Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

Qin Ying celebrates the successful test of a powerful cannon, which he believes will bolster the Han Dynasty's defenses against external threats, particularly from the Wei Kingdom. Despite only achieving one-third of the task, the results exceed expectations, prompting Qin Ying to plan a banquet. He emphasizes the need for more cannons, requiring significant funding, which the Minister of Finance hesitates to provide due to the treasury's poor state. Qin Ying suggests obtaining funds from the wealthy aristocrats, highlighting the disparity between the treasury's finances and the aristocracy's wealth. Meanwhile, Wang Li De and Hu Ping Yun, fearful of Qin Ying's ambitions, speculate on his hidden capabilities and the potential threat he poses to their families.

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