I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che proposes a labor system shift from conscription to paid contracts, igniting interest among ministers and the Emperor. He outlines a project budget of ten billion coins, enticing nobility and merchants with profit opportunities. Liu Che recognizes the historical failures of corvée labor, understanding that offering benefits to the common people is crucial for their support. He aims to experiment with the Baoxie Road project to demonstrate the viability of this new system, ultimately seeking to reform labor practices and expand fiscal revenue through state monopolies on salt and iron. This approach is designed to address social inequalities and prevent future uprisings.

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