I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

The Emperor expresses joy at Zhang Yue's wisdom, reflecting on his own power and desire for immortality. He questions why no one has ascended since the Yellow Emperor. Zhang Yue, recognizing the selfishness of monarchs, reflects on past emperors' ruthless governance despite their era's prosperity. He critiques Dong Zhong Shu's theories on calamities as ineffective against the limitless power of rulers. Zhang Yue suggests that the Emperor can achieve greatness akin to revered ancient figures, igniting the Emperor's ambition for eternal life. The Emperor realizes that by emulating the great rulers, he too could attain a legacy shared with the heavens.

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