I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In a dialogue between Liu Che and Sima Qian, Sima expresses his confusion over the lowly perception of merchants despite their contributions to society. He references historical figures like Tai Gong and Guan Zhong, who valued commerce for societal prosperity. Sima observes that modern advancements in agriculture and commerce have improved the lives of the common people, contradicting Confucian and Legalist teachings that devalue merchants. Liu Che reflects on the historical shift in attitudes towards merchants post-Qin unification, noting the Legalists' disdain for them. He hints at deeper societal changes and suggests Sima visit Longcheng for further insights, while also requesting Sima to compile a document on the matter.

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