Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. The chapter discusses the importance of standardized measurement systems, particularly copper weights, and how discrepancies in standards across regions can lead to conflicts. Shen Tang aims to unify these standards to strengthen national identity and control over military powers, addressing the potential fragmentation of nations. She plans to implement a talent selection system to recruit capable individuals, limiting participation to those with the right qualifications, regardless of their family background. The chapter highlights the manipulation and schemes of powerful families reacting to Shen Tang's initiatives and the dynamics within family relationships, especially regarding marriage and legacy. Shen Tang's strategies are portrayed as calculated moves in a larger game, where she seeks to solidify her control and vision for a unified nation. The chapter concludes with a sense of tension among the families as they navigate Shen Tang's ambitious plans, with some expressing doubts about her methods. .

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