I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the fading light, Liu Che, the emperor, faced a brewing storm as he sat on the dragon throne in Zhangde Hall. Grand Minister Dou Peng Zu's unexpected proposal for a palace coup threatened Liu's plans to enshrine a new empress. The urgency stemmed from the Han dynasty's political traditions, which demanded an empress for ancestral sacrifices. Liu Che recognized the Dou family's intentions to assert power, yet he needed their support to maintain stability against rising civil officials. The delicate balance of power was at stake, and Liu Che understood that he must navigate these challenges carefully to secure his reign and the military's future.

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