In June, the case of the railway materials was concluded.
Iron from iron mines has always been strictly controlled by the court. To the rulers, once such materials flow into civilian hands and exceed control, it introduces instability among the regions and people, and in severe cases, poses a significant threat to royal authority.
The starting point of Prince Fu's involvement in this matter did not have any intent of rebellion or profiteering by flooding the market. He only intended to use the court's influence to develop iron mines and manufacture iron materials, aiming to secure some benefits during the production of railway tracks.
The current situation arose only because he thought he was making preparations ahead of time. However, the court's sudden switch to wooden tracks completely disrupted his plans.
