I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu De reflects on a confession revealing Zhao You's involvement in reselling stolen grain, prompting him to send it to the Inner Historian. He considers appointing trusted subordinates to key positions to build a power base for the future emperor. Liu De finds the Captain of Bandit Suppression role appealing despite its diminished status, envisioning its potential for control. He plans to assign Ju Meng as Deputy Commander and Zhang Tang as Criminal Division Officer, recognizing the importance of these roles for training and influence. Liu De contemplates Ji An's future position, ultimately deciding to prioritize talent over immediate satisfaction. He hands over his decisions to Wang Dao, pondering the implications of wise leadership. The chapter concludes with Liu De considering how to explain his relationship with Yi Ruo to his father.

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