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Kiangnan 1894

Kiangnan 1894

A'lang, a restless teenager in the late Qing Dynasty, stumbles into an apprenticeship at the Jiangnan Manufacturing Factory, a sprawling industrial complex in Shanghai. There, he is thrust into a world of clanking machinery, foreign engineers, and cutting-edge technology that feels alien against the backdrop of imperial China's fading traditions. Under the guidance of skilled workers and stern overseers, A'lang learns the intricacies of shipbuilding and mechanical engineering, slowly finding his place among the steam and steel.

But as he grows more adept, dark clouds gather on the horizon. The factory becomes a microcosm of a nation under threat, caught between ancient customs and the relentless march of modernization. A'lang must navigate internal rivalries, the pressures of foreign influence, and the looming specter of war. His journey is not just about mastering machines, but about understanding the cost of progress and the fragility of a world on the brink of change.

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