I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che summoned Cen Mai to discuss the installation of waterwheels in Shanglin Park, which faced skepticism from the public despite tax rebates. The promotion of new farming tools was also challenging. Liu Che shifted focus to the training of craftsmen for blast furnaces, acknowledging environmental concerns. He decided to develop Nanyang County as a steel industrial center due to its resources and history. Liu Che planned to send Zhang Tang and Ning Cheng to manage local powers and gather data. He emphasized the need for more skilled craftsmen to support large-scale iron production. Meanwhile, the Shi family was relocated to Mao Township, part of a strategy to weaken powerful families and boost Guanzhong's economy. This relocation would lead to increased land and housing prices, as wealthy merchants sought to integrate into local society, often through marriage alliances.

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