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The Emperor Inspects the Desolate County and Uncovers an Industrial Golden Age

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When the Emperor of Great Xia went incognito to inspect a barren county for disaster relief, he intended to hold local officials accountable for poor governance. Instead, he stumbled upon a hidden industrial wonderland—roaring steam workshops, bustling textile factories, and people living better lives than in the capital. It turned out the county magistrate had secretly gathered exiled craftsmen and mined minerals privately to build the industrial system, protecting a peaceful haven in troubled times but hiding this prosperity from the imperial court for years. Furious at the deception, the emperor was even more amazed by his ingenuity. Finally, he rewarded the magistrate exceptionally, integrating the industrial zone into the imperial court and sparking passionate reform waves.

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