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"Your Majesty, I understand. Thank you for clearing up my doubts. But how can the Duke obtain the authorization letter?" the minister asked.

"Pay up the money, or become a franchisee/agent. We can discuss that after we leave for Chaojin Prefecture," Jin Shuai said with a smile.

“My lord, then we will trouble you,” the minister said.

"Oh, by the way, the bird's-eye view of Your Majesty's commercial street has been drawn up, and we're preparing to take purchases soon. The buildings will no longer use wooden structures, but will be constructed using more fire-resistant and earthquake-resistant brick-concrete structures, ensuring that they will not require large-scale renovations for more than 30 years and can withstand earthquakes of magnitude 7 or below. The sales office will be built using new building materials. We invite Your Majesty to take a look once it's completed," Jin Shuai said with a smile.

"What does this new material and earthquakes below magnitude 7 mean?" Zhao Zhen asked curiously.

"You can see the new materials later. An earthquake is like a dragon turning over in the ground. 7 represents the intensity or destructive power of an earthquake. A magnitude 5 earthquake can destroy adobe houses on the ground. A magnitude 6 to 6 earthquake can allow this hall to be rebuilt, but it won't collapse. I don't need to explain anything above that, right?" Jin Shuai replied with a smile.

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly in understanding, then suddenly remembered something. He frowned and asked, "I remember that on the Jia-Shen day of the twelfth month of the fourth year of Jingyou (1038), a major earthquake struck the three prefectures of Xin, Dai, and Bing. Houses were severely damaged, and countless people were killed or injured. At that time, 32,306 people were crushed to death, more than 5,600 were injured, and more than 50,000 livestock died. So what magnitude was this earthquake?"

After a moment of contemplation, Jin Shuai replied, "I didn't witness the earthquake firsthand, so I can't determine its exact magnitude. However, based on your description of the extent of the damage, it must have been an earthquake of at least magnitude 6.8 or higher to cause such immense destruction."

Zhao Zhen's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he immediately asked, "Do you mean that if a magnitude 7 earthquake were to occur, even my great palace would not be spared?"

Jin Shuai nodded helplessly, indicating that this was indeed a cruel reality.

Zhao Zhen fell into deep thought, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. If such a powerful earthquake were to occur, it would not only cause immense damage to the country but could also result in numerous casualties. The thought sent a chill down his spine.

"Yeah, pretty much! Level 7 and above are basically disaster-level. During the day, everyone can still avoid it, but if it happens at night while we're sleeping, we're probably all doomed. Hehe," Jin Shuai said with a smile, a relaxed and humorous look on his face.

"You can still laugh? Aren't you afraid?" Zhao Zhen asked, frowning. He was surprised by Jin Shuai's attitude, because most people would feel fear and worry when faced with such a threat.

Jin Shuai smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "What's there to be afraid of? There are always signs before an earthquake. Your Majesty only needs to send someone to inquire. There are always unusual phenomena before an earthquake, such as fish, livestock, dogs, snakes, insects, and rodents becoming restless and fleeing in droves. The sky will also look like it's on fire. These are all warnings from nature. As long as we pay attention to these signs, we can prepare in advance and avoid losses."

Zhao Zhen nodded in agreement. He felt that Jin Shuai's words made a lot of sense. Although earthquakes are a disaster, by observing natural phenomena, people can make early warnings and take corresponding measures to reduce the impact of the disaster.

Therefore, Zhao Zhen ordered Zhang Maoze to go to the three prefectures to investigate the situation, and left Zhi Yongjue in the palace. He then adjourned the court.

In Funing Palace, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but laugh as he watched Jin Shuai stuffing snacks into his mouth. He asked curiously, "Was what happened in the main hall just now true?"