Legends of the Civil Investigation Bureau: Memoir of Encouragement.

Summary

The passage details a dramatic scene where Wang Zheng attempts to assassinate Emperor Liu Xuan but is swiftly killed by a white-haired cultivator named Wu Mian. Following this, Sun Xiao Chuan convinces a terrified Liu Xuan to begin constructing the Sky-reaching Tower, which requires collecting massive amounts of gold nationwide. The emperor dispatches people to gather gold, causing widespread complaints. Meanwhile, cultivators help subdue Wang Mang's troops, and the conflict with the Red Eyebrow Army reaches a stalemate, with Liu Xiu emerging as a potential third power that could decisively influence the ongoing conflict.

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