I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue, exhausted after a long meeting, is abruptly summoned by Wen Yan, a hostile eunuch, to Ganquan Palace. He learns that Wen Yan's anger stems from Zhang's actions against the Li Shi clan, which affected Wen's sister. Despite palace animosities, Zhang resolves to use this situation to his advantage. He prepares to bribe the Son of Heaven with flour, hoping to gain favor. During a bumpy carriage ride to the palace, Zhang contemplates the potential for a new four-wheeled carriage design to improve transportation and stimulate the economy. Liu Jin, captivated by water conservancy projects, inspires Zhang to envision similar infrastructure developments in Xinfeng, pledging to create miracles for the state.

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