A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

On August 14th, Shen Xi taught the crown prince Zhu Houzhao, encouraging him to study independently for his upcoming exam. Despite Zhu's lack of preparation, the idea of a reward for passing motivated him. Later, Shen Xi encountered Elder Xie, who criticized his work but needed his help regarding military supplies and artillery technology. Shen Xi proposed teaching others to operate a Franco cannon for an upcoming demonstration, ensuring safety measures were in place. They planned for the demonstration on August 19th, with Shen Xi organizing the necessary arrangements while Xie Qian aimed to take credit for the initiative.

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