I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The atmosphere in Shiqu Pavilion became tense after Zhu Wen's departure, as the influential Fa Jia faction prepared to make its entrance. Fa Jia, a dominant force in the Han dynasty, held sway over political, military, and local governance. A young scholar, Hua Yuan, representing Fa Jia, confidently addressed the assembly, challenging traditional beliefs and asserting that change is necessary. His statements emphasized the need for reform, citing historical evidence to support his claims about changing times and conditions. This bold approach elevated Fa Jia's status among philosophical schools, provoking unease among Confucians and Huang-Lao followers, who were resistant to such radical ideas. Hua Yuan's arguments underscored Fa Jia's pragmatic and reformist ideology, positioning them as the true heirs of historical reformers.

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