《TheMerchantsofQingDynasty》Ep30:Episode 30
In order to find out the deadline for the final conclusion of the salt quota has become closer and closer, in order to make up for the deficit in the salt water as soon as possible, A KeZhan decided to let all salt traders scorch the corrupt officials. This decision was strongly opposed by Wang ChaoZong and the two opposed each other. At a critical juncture, Ma DeChang, promoted to Salt Transportation, took the initiative to stir up the beam and keep up with Wang ChaoZong. In order to make up for the Yangzhou deficit, He Shen proposed to Qian Long to impose a guilty plea, allowing corrupt officials to pay the corresponding fines according to the level of crime they have committed, and all the fines they received were offset by salt deficit. Qian Long finally adopted his proposal.