The Salt Gang's smuggling is also a major scourge in South Zhili.
But the Salt Gang can never be completely eradicated; however, capturing some would still count as a solid political achievement.
Even Inspector Wu and the people at the Court know that the crux of why the Salt Gang can't be entirely eliminated actually lies within the Court itself. Because the official salt is too expensive and of poor quality.
This is a systemic issue, not something that can be changed by sheer human will.
Even in the eyes of the common people, the Officials' crackdown on illegal salt is seen as a malpractice. The great resistance from the public only increases the difficulty for the Officials to fight against the smuggling of illegal salt.
Of course, Inspector Wu did not want to solve this problem from its root, as securing long-term governance is something for the Cabinet to consider.
His essence was in seeking promotion and wealth.
