Everything was well within Yan Liqiang’s expectations. The Shatu caravans that had gathered outside White Stone Pass only persevered for less than half a month. On the 13th day of the ninth lunar month, the Shatu caravans finally gave in and sold their wool at a ‘low price’ to the Monopoly Bureau. They then entered the pass and started their shopping spree at Yingwei County’s border trading post.
