The First Riddle Solver's Reward

[In ancient times, the imperial court ordered every region to offer up 'white grain.' Grain transport households had to pay for its delivery to the Capital City themselves, while the court established dedicated post stations along the way for them to rest.]

[Because rat infestations were widespread throughout the dynasty, the court specially set the 'Rat Loss Levy' at thirty percent of the transported grain. The post stations along the route then set their sights on this batch of 'white grain.' Even in places without rats, they raised rats in enclosures and stole thirty percent of the white grain.]

[Guarding post stations thus became a lucrative post, drawing countless bailiffs to scramble for positions.]

[It was no easy task for grain transport households to carry grain over such arduous roads. They were also robbed and exploited by the real rats and fake rats at countless post stations. By the time the white grain reached the Capital City, scarcely anything was usually left.]

[On this journey of grain transport, commoners saw their families shattered and lives ruined, while the 'rats' along the way grew fat.]

[Blood Grain Ear]

[Heaven-and-Earth Wonder Treasure]

[Grade: Heaven Grade]

[Attribute: Wood]