I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu De arrives in Hedong County, a historically rich area with abundant resources, particularly coal. His true purpose for visiting isn't to address local issues but to exploit the region's coal deposits to boost military metallurgy and steel production. He plans to control the local governance, acquire desulfurization technology, and assemble a technical team for steelmaking. Liu De envisions using coal to produce a million jin of steel annually, which would give the Han family a significant military advantage. He also considers leveraging relationships with the Xiongnu and Western Regions for labor and resources, drawing inspiration from historical conquests to expand Han influence.

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