I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu De, dressed in white mourning clothes, reflects on the challenges of copper mining while overseeing the production of five-zhu coins. With only 21 million coins minted and copper supplies dwindling, he realizes the difficulty of mining in this era, where miners face perilous conditions and limited lifespans. Liu De contemplates the harsh realities of the Wu Kingdom's mining practices, where countless miners have perished. He understands that to achieve his goals, he must innovate ore extraction methods rather than rely on the exploitation of labor. As he prepares to meet visiting kings, Liu De acknowledges the need for a more humane approach to resource management.

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