I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In mid-June, Liu De reflects on the quietness of the Unending Palace after the Emperor appoints his brothers to various fiefdoms, leaving only the infant Liu Zhi behind. Liu De comforts Yang Yi, who misses her brother. As his status rises, eunuchs and merchants begin to fawn over him, offering tributes and seeking favors. Liu De remains cautious, understanding merchants' motives for seeking profit. He plans to regulate merchant behavior through new laws while considering a business tax and state control over salt and iron trade. Liu De aims to balance punishment for large merchants with support for smaller ones, ensuring stability in the empire.

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