In the days that followed, Siyan approached his reform efforts with even greater caution. He knew his malicious colleagues wouldn't give up easily and could launch new attacks at any moment. Therefore, he not only became doubly cautious in his work, meticulously controlling every detail, but also began to pay attention to the people and events around him, attempting to foresee potential crises.
Meanwhile, the Jiang family remained vigilant. Su Jinli, leveraging her connections among the capital's aristocratic ladies, quietly gathered information and provided Siyan with potentially useful intelligence. While seemingly chatting casually with these ladies, she was actually inadvertently inquiring about various developments. If she detected any signs of activity that might harm Siyan, she would immediately inform her family.
Jiang Yan, leveraging his years of experience and connections in government, has established closer ties with upright officials. He understands that the Jiang family's power alone is insufficient in this struggle for reform; he must unite like-minded individuals to withstand pressure from all sides. He frequently communicates with these officials, sharing their views and suggestions on reform and jointly discussing strategies for dealing with opposition.
Not to be outdone, Nian Li, in addition to daily martial arts training and improving her own abilities, frequently travels the capital, keeping an eye on those involved in the Ministry of Revenue. Her straightforward personality has earned her numerous friends in the Jiang family, who may offer unexpected assistance to the Jiang family in critical moments. Like a sharp sword within the Jiang family, she's always ready to fight to protect her family and support her brother's reforms.
However, those whose interests were affected by Siyan's reforms did not retreat despite this failure. They secretly colluded, recruiting more forces to join their ranks. They spread rumors about Siyan's reforms, attempting to discredit the institution and mislead the public about the reforms. They claimed that Siyan's reforms were motivated by selfish interests and would bring disaster to the country and the people, attempting to incite public discontent against Siyan.
Faced with these rumors, Siyan remained unfazed. He knew that the innocent would be cleared of their own guilt, and as long as he acted with integrity, he wouldn't be afraid of these malicious slanders. He issued official announcements detailing the reform's purpose, content, and significance, educating the public on the benefits it would bring to the country and its people. He also actively invited influential figures to observe the reformed canal account management process, allowing them to witness the results firsthand and refute the rumors with facts.
In this battle between reform and counter-reform, the Jiang family, like a tightly knit steel fortress, collectively withstands attacks from all sides. They remain unyielding in the face of adversity and unwavering under pressure. Siyan's path to reform, though fraught with hardships and challenges, is steadily advancing, with the support of his family and his own efforts, toward ultimate victory. What challenges will the Jiang family face in the future? Will Siyan's reforms be successfully concluded? Everything is uncertain, but one thing is certain: the Jiang family will always work together to write their own glorious chapter.
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