The Path of Survival.

Summary

Xiao Fan successfully refined iron by optimizing the calcium carbonate to iron ore ratio, significantly reducing refining time and fuel needs. He faced efficiency challenges due to labor-intensive processes, which he aimed to solve with a steam engine. Designing a vertical steam engine, he planned to use steel for precision. Initial attempts at creating the piston and chamber led to size mismatches, prompting him to use cowhide for sealing. After multiple adjustments, the steam engine proved effective, lifting heavy objects efficiently. He then established a factory to produce steam engines, addressing manpower shortages in his growing tribe.

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