Bazhou, Jincheng.
As the double harvesting and planting just concluded, Xia Huai'an was in his study reviewing the account books of various Huaxia industries. Outside the window, a drizzle was falling, and the bronze bells under the eaves chimed softly. Suddenly, a hurried sound of footsteps approached from afar. Main Bookkeeper Zhou pushed the door open hastily, the hem of his official robe stained with mud and water.
"Master! Secret intelligence from the Capital!" Main Bookkeeper Zhou lowered his voice, taking out a letter sealed with red wax from his bosom. "Prime Minister Fan is in trouble!"
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