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Summary

Huang Zhao Nian informs about the Huang family's secret warehouse containing three million pounds of pig iron and one million pounds of rough copper, which they can sell at market prices. He suggests that Zhang Xuan could buy these materials, but needs to get approval from his grandfather, Huang You. Meanwhile, Huang You discusses the political situation in Jianghuai with his son, Huang Zhao Si, expressing concerns about the Sui Dynasty's declining fortunes. After reading letters from his sons, Huang You decides to give the pig iron and copper to Zhang Xuan as an investment, believing in his capabilities. The next day, the agreement is sent, and Zhang Xuan prepares to move the materials. Meanwhile, in Jiangning County, Magistrate Wang and Shen Jian speculate about the arrival of Zhang Xuan's fleet, which raises suspicions about its purpose.

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