Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhou Ling recounts the devastating history of the shipyard, which was destroyed by Wang Bao's troops. After salvaging materials for a year, he shows Zhang Xuan the remaining supplies in the warehouse. Zhou Ling explains that restoring the shipyard requires people, money, and materials, emphasizing that funding is crucial. He proposes starting with small cargo ships for inland shipping. Zhang Xuan expresses excitement and promises financial support, but Zhou Ling warns that building large ships will take at least three years due to material preparation times. However, he suggests leveraging external resources from a chaotic shipyard in Beiping County, where materials can be acquired cheaply. Zhang Xuan decides to send someone to procure these materials. Meanwhile, a fleet of cargo ships arrives with grain for the migrating population in Donglai County, and Zhang Xuan plans to use the fleet for additional tasks upon their return.

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