I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Zheng Yong Chang and He Mao Cai, two officials, sit in a gloomy atmosphere after the Governor's army returns. They argue about responsibility for not rescuing the Governor, with accusations of collusion with Japanese pirates flying between them. Zheng, feeling cornered, seeks favor with Tang Yi, the Grand Eunuch's nephew, and later visits the injured Governor Wang Ju. Wang Ju hints at Zheng's potential promotion to Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, citing his experience in handling military supplies. However, he warns of corruption within the bureaucracy, hinting at a traitor selling information to pirates. Zheng realizes he must act to prove himself and secure the position, contemplating how to gain merit without direct confrontation.

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