I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che, after dismissing palace attendants, engages Wang Dao and Yang Yi in a discussion about the workshops and craftsmen of Siyan Courtyard. Liu Che values Yang Yi's opinions and encourages him to share insights, demonstrating respect for the Mohist school. Liu Che emphasizes the separation of ideology from work, insisting that academia and politics remain distinct. He assigns Yang Yi tasks, including researching a primitive cement formula for a waterworks project and developing a waterwheel for irrigation. Liu Che also aims to classify minerals and compile an encyclopedia to educate officials, ensuring the elite are knowledgeable for the dynasty's stability.

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