At this point, the grain has become a "hot potato." Whoever dares to claim ownership would face the grave charge of "hoarding grain." Ye Shikai understands well that in Yang County, where the grain shops are monopolized, it's impossible for County Magistrate Cao Wenzuo not to know whose grain suddenly appeared here. He simply chooses not to reveal the truth.
Ye Shikai is also aware that he does not have jurisdiction over Yang County. Though he recognizes the injustice before him, he cannot completely eradicate it. However, he has other methods.
"Bring people here, find an open space, move the grain out, and get some workers to count it all."
