I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che discusses the progress of 'medicinal cotton' with Mo Zhe, which he believes could revolutionize the world. However, large-scale production remains a distant dream due to reliance on whale oil. Liu Che aims to control gunpowder technology to prevent foreign imitation. He meets Yang Yi of the Mohists, who have split into factions, with one engaging politically. Liu Che uses the Mohists to influence public opinion and academia, ensuring control over various landscapes. He instructs Yang Yi to support the Legalists against the Confucians and to inspect the nearly completed Baoxie Road, emphasizing the integrity of the Mohist scholars over bureaucrats.

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