I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che contemplates a memorial from Liu Yan regarding a merchant claiming to be from India. Skeptical of the merchant's origins, he reflects on India's fragmented history, noting that it has never been a unified nation. Liu Che plans to exaggerate India's wealth to influence the Han court's colonial policies, drawing parallels to the allure of India that drove European exploration. He believes that portraying India as a land of riches will motivate the Han to expand outward, particularly against the Xiongnu threat. Liu Che sees potential in colonizing India, considering its indigenous religions suitable for maintaining control over the populace.

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