I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

As the year ended, Guanzhong's farmers celebrated a bountiful harvest, aided by favorable weather and a tax exemption on fields. However, landlords and officials were concerned about fixed grain prices set by the Crown Prince, which maintained profit margins but limited manipulation. The magistrates, fearing repercussions, enforced these prices strictly. Meanwhile, Liu Che, the Crown Prince, strategized to consolidate power, ensuring his reforms benefited the majority. He planned to eliminate opposition among wealthy merchants, signaling a shift in power dynamics. With evidence against prominent merchants, he prepared for decisive action, marking a significant political maneuver.

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