I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che, a noble, boldly commands the magistrate of Xinfeng County to meet him, shocking onlookers who are wary of the repercussions for such disrespect. As he holds a baby, he observes the crowd's mixed emotions, feeling sympathy for a kneeling man. Liu Che addresses the villagers, invoking the late Emperor Xiaowen Taizong's ideals to garner support against the practice of infant drowning. He realizes that mere words won't suffice to change deep-rooted customs. Liu Che contemplates the need for a long-term strategy to instill the image of a caring ruler in the people's minds, aiming for a lasting legacy for the Liu family. Meanwhile, he considers the local magistrate, Zhang Duan, who has risen through nepotism, reflecting the corrupt bureaucratic practices of the time.

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