The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

The passage discusses a detailed conversation about cannons, military strategy, and economic policy. Chen Ping An explains the devastating power of cannons, demonstrating a 5-foot long weapon capable of firing iron cannonballs over 2-3 thousand steps, completely destroying targets. He critically analyzes the Prince of Yu's military strategy, revealing it as naive and potentially disastrous. Chen also provides insights into economic circulation, explaining how introducing large amounts of silver into the economy requires corresponding increase in goods and production to maintain economic stability. His analysis shows strategic depth in both military and economic planning.

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