I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In Chang An, the atmosphere shifts as the northern knights and crossbowmen are mobilized, igniting a warlike fervor among the populace reminiscent of past conflicts. The victory in the War of Mayi has transformed lives, with many rising from poverty to nobility through military merit. This has led to a societal obsession with martial prowess, overshadowing traditional scholarly values. Di Shan, a scholar, voices concerns about the war's economic toll, fearing it will burden the common people and disrupt his family's trade with the Xiongnu. Despite facing disdain, he gains support from Confucian circles, aspiring to be a voice for peace amidst the prevailing war enthusiasm.

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