Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Su Ling, a concubine, avoids public appearances with Chen Li and returns to Tianji Cliff. Chen Hai, with Qi Hanjiang, heads to the Bamboo Hall, where he is welcomed by Zhang Xiong and others discussing the academy's affairs. They focus on maximizing support for the Yucheng Ridge defense line as the demon barbarian army retreats. Chen Hai emphasizes the need for materials and labor for construction, highlighting challenges in transporting copper and iron ore from Qin Tong Mountain. Various transportation methods are debated, including airships and plank roads, but all face limitations. Chen Hai proposes utilizing the Tong River for efficient mineral transport, while also considering the relocation of landless poor to cultivate the land.

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