I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che hands a blood-stained paper to Zhi Dou, who, despite his silence, shows signs of anger over the corrupt practices of local officials in Henan Commandery. Liu Che suspects these officials are misusing tax funds, which amount to millions annually. He discovers that even the Liu family is complicit in this corruption, as taxes meant for the Crown Prince are instead imposed on farmers. Liu Che reflects on the systemic corruption within the bureaucracy, where officials prioritize personal gain over integrity. He plans to punish the Henan officials to deter others, while contemplating how to address these issues once he ascends the throne.

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