The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Zhao Hong Run is working on standardizing measurement systems in the Great Wei, focusing on length, weight, and volume. He refines the old weight units, opting for a new "Su Jin System" that simplifies conversions, setting "one jin" to equal "ten liang" instead of the traditional sixteen. He uses rice as a reference for weight but acknowledges the confusion it causes. For volume, he prefers water to minimize errors, establishing new units linked to weight. However, he decides to implement these changes gradually, starting with the foundry, to avoid market chaos and confusion among the populace.

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