The Carefree Life of the Second-Generation Royalty.

Summary

Li Zhen, after a night's rest, focused on cement production, guiding serfs to build kilns for calcination. He aimed to create a simple version of cement using crushed limestone, clay, and iron slag. He inspected various workshops, including steel and coke, while prioritizing the autumn harvest. Tensions arose with monks from Sheng Shou Temple, who complained about smoke from the coking workshops. Li Zhen dismissed their concerns, criticizing the monks for their land use and tax exemptions. He expressed disdain for Buddhism, preferring Daoism, and asserted his authority over the temple's operations, insisting they leave.

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