I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Zhu Wen, unlike Yang Hui, stood out with his flamboyant Confucian cap, which sparked amusement among the audience, including Liu Che. The cap aimed to distinguish the Xun Zi school from other Confucian factions, addressing the ridicule surrounding the phrase "Gaoyang's wine." This phrase had become a significant obstacle for Confucian scholars, undermining their authority, especially at grassroots levels. Zhu Wen, a member of the ruling class, found inspiration in Xun Zi's teachings, which he believed offered a more pragmatic approach than those of Mengzi. He and his comrades revived the Xun Zi school, gaining thousands of followers and challenging the prevailing Confucian ideologies, viewing them as flawed and outdated.

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