I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the aftermath of Bo Zhao's death, the Dou family, particularly Dou Ying, was chosen to lead troops due to their military experience, despite other capable generals being available. Emperor Liu Qi discussed potential strategies against Wu Wang Liu Bi, predicting three possible approaches. Zhou Yafu, a lieutenant, analyzed these strategies, emphasizing that Wu Wang's age would deter him from risky maneuvers. Ultimately, Wu Wang faced defeat when he attacked Liang, leading to the swift quelling of the Wu-Chu Rebellion. However, the emperor's plans for a proactive attack were deemed inadvisable, as it could provoke a united front against Han. The situation worsened with reports of locusts devastating the Hedong region, threatening the Han's grain supply and foreshadowing dire consequences for the empire.

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