Chen An transmigrates into the magistrate of Qiyun County.
Before the official seal has even warmed in his hand, he receives a letter from the rebels: raise five thousand taels within three months, or every last person in the county will be slaughtered.
The bloodstained official robe of the neighboring county magistrate is pinned to the letter.
His subordinates urge him to reinforce the city walls and hold out, but Chen An instead summons laborers and tears the walls down.
Because the System tells him that the more people in the city, the more silver he gets...
Years later, the emperor sends someone over.
“Magistrate Chen, His Majesty summons you to the capital for an audience.”
Chen An smiles and turns his head.
“The wind is too strong. I couldn't hear you...”
