I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Zhu Mai Chen and Gong Sun Hong, new arrivals in Chang'an, encounter men recruiting workers for a project offering fifteen coins a day, meals, and lodging. Zhu, desperate due to poverty, seeks work but learns they need carpenters for a government project. The current emperor has shifted from conscripting labor to hiring workers, aiming to alleviate hardships. This policy, reminiscent of past reforms, intrigues Zhu and Gong Sun. They discuss the implications of wealthy families subcontracting labor, revealing the emperor's unique approach to governance. Amidst their contemplation, they spot vendors selling last year's exam questions, prompting excitement as they rush to buy them, highlighting their academic ambitions.

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