I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Xu Jiu, the newly appointed Governor of Anton, grapples with the urgent need for funds to support his political ambitions and fulfill his responsibilities. Observing the success of Nanyang's Governor Zhang Tang, who provided substantial benefits to his officials through impressive tax revenues, Xu Jiu realizes that without money, he cannot secure loyalty or implement projects. Despite his awareness of the lucrative plantation industry in Anton, he doubts the willingness of the marquises to pay taxes. Wu Bei suggests leveraging the plantation taxes, hinting at a strategy to navigate the resistance from the marquises, who are notoriously reluctant to part with their wealth.

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