Tian Feng also compiled the evidence of Liu Yan's crimes, along with his next steps and specific details, and handed them over to a soldier of the Imperial Guard, instructing him to ride quickly to Luoyang to report to the Emperor.

The news of the governor's mansion being sealed off the following day spread like wildfire, and the powerful and influential families who heard the news congratulated each other.

Apart from a few members of the Su family who were wholeheartedly loyal to Liu Yan and were arrested, the others in the Su family were not punished.

Soon, Tian Feng led his men to search and confiscate the governor's mansion and several of Liu Yan's residences, obtaining a large amount of money, enough to buy back the curved plow. However, it was still insufficient to replenish the grain reserves in the official granary.

Both matters are urgent and must be resolved as soon as possible.

Soon, Tian Feng sent people to contact some local powerful families and merchants, including the Su and Zhen families, most of whom were involved in the sale and promotion of the curved plow.

Two days later, all the powerful families and merchants who had received Tian Feng's invitation gathered at the governor's mansion.

The seat of the governor's office, which originally belonged to Liu Yan, is now empty. Before the emperor appoints a new governor, that position is not one that anyone can sit in casually.

Representatives from powerful families and merchants stood distinctly in the living room, quietly awaiting Tian Feng's arrival.

Before long, Tian Feng, accompanied by two Imperial Guards, entered the hall, where everyone stepped forward to greet him.

"We greet Minister Tian!"

Tian Feng nodded politely to everyone, then said, "There's no need for such formalities! I've called you all here today because I have something to discuss!"

"Minister Tian, ​​please give us your instructions, and we will certainly do our utmost to assist you!"

Cui Yan, the representative of the prominent families of Jizhou from the Cui clan of Qinghe, stepped forward, greeted Tian Feng with a smile, and spoke very politely.

Yuan Feng's wife, Lady Cui, came from the Cui clan of Qinghe. Now, with the help of the emperor, the Yuan family is showing signs of becoming the most powerful family in the Han Dynasty. Lady Cui naturally wanted to get on the emperor's bandwagon as well.

Tian Feng, as the Vice Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, held a low position but wielded great power and was a close advisor to the emperor. This is why Cui Yan intended to gain the emperor's favor through Tian Feng.

"Yes! We will certainly do our utmost to help."

Seeing that Cui Yan of Qinghe had spoken, the others echoed him, expressing their opinions.

"Very well! I thank you all in advance!"

Tian Feng nodded slightly to everyone in gratitude. In response to Cui Yan's gesture of goodwill, Tian Feng nodded to him, and the two exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

Then Tian Feng spoke up, saying, "As you all probably know, Liu Yan, the former governor of Ji Province, has been temporarily detained for embezzling government funds and grain!"

Everyone had already heard about this, and today, after confirming it with Tian Feng, they all nodded in agreement.

"Because Governor Liu previously lowered the price, causing various losses to you all, the Emperor has issued an edict that the government will repurchase the remaining curved plows in your possession at a price of 270 coins per plow!"

"The Emperor is wise and sagacious!"