I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

The Son of Heaven stands atop the northern gate, observing a vast crowd and reflecting on past executions of nobles, feeling a longing for similar actions. He recalls the successful confiscation of wealth from the Gong Sun He family and considers targeting other wealthy families, particularly Yuan Guang Han. Despite recognizing challenges due to connections and wealth, he feels optimistic about investigating merchants for wrongdoing. A petition from citizens prompts him to address the drought and market manipulation, issuing a decree to punish price gougers. His shift in governing philosophy excites scholars, signaling potential changes in power dynamics.

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