The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Zhao Hong Run, seated in the Smelting Bureau, reviews the personnel roster and is surprised by the long tenure of official Chen Dang. Despite his modesty, Zhao learns that Chen rose through the ranks without formal examinations. The Smelting Bureau, primarily blacksmiths, suffers from a low status among ministries, leading to a lack of confidence among its officials. Zhao recognizes the need for reform to elevate the Bureau's standing and intends to focus on military and civil applications of iron smelting technology, aiming to improve its reputation and capabilities within the Great Wei.

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