The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

The Great Wei's iron smelting technology remains limited to "block smelting iron," with Zhao Hong Run advocating for the "stir-frying steel method," which, while not the most advanced, aligns well with current capabilities. The Ministry of Works has mastered brick-making but struggles with brittle blue bricks due to unsuitable clay. Zhao Hong Run plans to experiment with various clays to produce better fire bricks for iron smelting. Meanwhile, he receives a mysterious letter from Lord Xiong Tuo, prompting him to meet at a post inn. Accompanied by the sisters Mi Jiang and Mi Rui, they navigate the risks of Xiong Tuo's presence in Daliang, where tensions with Wei are high.

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