I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

An Yi, a historically significant city, served as the capital for the Xia Dynasty and the Wei Kingdom due to its rich resources and transportation advantages, despite lacking natural defenses. Liu De observes the unchecked expansion of commerce and industry, which, while prosperous, leads to the suffering of the common people, including bankrupt farmers and disabled laborers in salt pools. He recognizes the dangers of capitalism, predicting its inevitable clash with the ruling class and its potential to destroy both itself and the monarchy. Liu De resolves to control capitalist expansion and plans a state monopoly on salt and iron as a countermeasure.

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