I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the summer of the 8th year of Yuande, Zhou Yafu basked in success during a farewell banquet at Weiyang Palace, admired by ministers and the Emperor Liu Che. Zhou's achievements reassured others that great accomplishments wouldn't threaten the ruler. Liu Che aimed to present a facade of harmony between wise rulers and virtuous ministers, using propaganda to maintain public trust. He believed that executing corrupt officials would strengthen his rule, directing public resentment away from himself. The court meeting concluded with plans to document Zhou Yafu's virtues, promoting his legacy as a model for officials to emulate, thus influencing public perception and governance.

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