I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The narrative revolves around Bo Shi, the governor of the Anton Protectorate, who operates from a shared official bureau that also serves other local authorities. Despite the seemingly frugal and effective governance praised by scholars, Bo Shi grapples with rampant violence and lawlessness among knights and marquises. To maintain order, he cleverly utilizes the local knights, who, motivated by self-interest, help reduce crime. The emergence of a security team, a semi-official armed force, allows former outlaws to legitimize themselves while profiting from capturing slaves. Bo Shi's position is complicated by his obligation to the emperor, limiting his autonomy despite the potential power he could wield with the rangers under his command.

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