The Path of Survival.

Summary

In the narrative, Xia Ji leads a group of over 1,300 people on Clown Island, where they establish a city amidst the absence of hostile natives. They focus on building infrastructure, including city walls and a dock, while awaiting craftsmen for lime paste production. Meanwhile, Xiao Fan strategizes to expand their naval capabilities and iron ship production, facing challenges in steam engine manufacturing due to a lack of skilled workers. He contemplates the population limitations of the Dayue Principality and considers conquering two neighboring empires for resources and manpower. However, a setback occurs when one of two reconnaissance ships sent to the empires returns with casualties, while the other goes missing, raising concerns about their military strategy.

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