Everything developed precisely within Zhao An's control.
The Governor was overjoyed to inexplicably receive the myriad-people umbrella from the gentry and commoners of Yangzhou. That very day, he summoned the Prefect of Yangzhou to inquire about Ganquan County's water conservancy projects that brought benefits to the people.
Upon learning that Magistrate Ding of Ganquan had represented Yangzhou in negotiating the matter of the canal laborers with the Grain Transport Yamen in Huaian, the Governor attached great importance to it. To swiftly resolve the impact of the Grand Canal shutdown on north-south trade and further reduce the risk of unrest among the canal laborers, the Governor issued instructions for Yangzhou to fully support Ganquan County's "mediation" efforts.
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