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Summary

In the chapter, Zhang Xuan reflects on his recent inspection of a stationery shop and receives strategic advice from Fang Xuan Ling, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning and the need for a structured examination system to support education. As Zhang Xuan reviews resolutions in the imperial study, he discusses reforms for the chancellor system and military structure, aiming to enhance governance and morale. The chapter also highlights the progress of the new currency, Datong Tongbao, and the economic challenges faced by the Tang Dynasty due to trade imbalances with the Zhou Dynasty. Zhang Xuan plans to address issues related to the Wang family of Taiyuan, indicating ongoing political maneuvering.

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