Li Ke: I Just Want to Be a General.

Summary

As the Yuan Zheng festival nears, Chang'an City buzzes with activity. Mo Xiang Studio is bustling as merchants buy books, while Xuan Cai Pavilion is crowded with people enjoying fireworks. King Li Ke prepares a grand examination for shopkeepers to select capable managers, focusing on arithmetic, business philosophy, product knowledge, and personnel management. After evaluations, Yang Kang is appointed chief steward of the Shu Royal Mansion, while Yang Guo oversees enterprises at Cuo'e Mountain. Various locations specialize in different industries, with Li Ke ensuring sustainable practices. However, political tensions arise as Cui Min Gan manipulates the situation, leading to accusations against Li Ke. In court, Li Ke proposes harsh measures against dissenters, causing uproar among officials. Despite opposition, he insists on a ruthless approach to maintain control, suggesting that those who resist should be eliminated, regardless of their allegiance to the Tang Dynasty.

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