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He explained that as medicinal herbs began to be sold statewide, Zhitian Township’s water use continued to rise. Naturally, the township wanted the upstream to open new sources and release more flow. The porcupine monsters refused, because opening channels and building dams would damage their territory.
“Isn’t that something you can negotiate and compensate for?” He Lingchuan said. He had done his share of mediation work back in Dunyu.
One of the local worthies could not help but let out a cold laugh. “They may be pigs[1], but they love to demand like lions.”
So the porcupines wanted more money, and the talks failed.
He Lingchuan took a sip of fine wine and said, “So then, if the entire porcupine nest got wiped out, who benefited most?”
The mood in the room shifted instantly. Everyone hurried to distance themselves.
“My lord, it has nothing to do with us!”
“We’re just here buying herbs and selling them outward. What we earn is runner’s money! How would we have the heart or the ability to harm anyone?”
He Lingchuan smiled. “Generally speaking, whoever profits the most is also the most suspicious.”
One of the rich households burst out indignantly. “My lord, you can’t talk like that. We’ve worked diligently, and that’s why Zhitian Township is prosperous. How does that make us the...
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