I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Yi Zong, contemplating the limitations of the Hejian land, realizes that stealth is futile against the Xiongnu in Gaoque City. Aware of their tendency to retreat when threatened, he considers the implications of the large number of pregnant women and livestock left behind. Yi Zong requisitions stone fat from the Ministry of Works for potential use in city defense, leveraging his imperial authority. The Ministry's officials comply, highlighting a system of accountability for material requisitions. Yi Zong discovers a cellar filled with materials and new ballistae, indicating preparations for winter experiments. The chapter concludes with a promise of further developments.

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