I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Lin Jing reveled in manipulating others' emotions until two muscular men restrained him, claiming he owed a debt. Magistrate Zhang Tang intervened, asserting Lin Jing's arrest was due to accusations of non-repayment. As soldiers rounded up scholars, fear spread among them, realizing they had been incited by Lin Jing. A wealthy disciple seized the moment to accuse Lin Jing's family of a debt, prompting Zhang Tang to act decisively. Liu De, observing the chaos, regretted his rushed actions but felt compelled to prevent a potential uprising. He ordered rumors spread to provoke the mastermind behind the unrest. The incident left scholars subdued, and Chang'an buzzed with speculation.

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