I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In Luoyang, the Shi family's collapse marked a significant decline in the city's once-thriving commerce, leading to widespread desolation. For nearly fifty years, the Shi family had supported local merchants, but their downfall triggered a harsh winter for trade. The merchants, once reliant on the Shi family, faced uncertainty as the governor, Zhi Dou, sought to eradicate their influence. Despite the emperor's order to restore trade, Zhi Dou's Legalist beliefs led him to view merchants as threats. The Shi family's dark past, intertwined with crime and manipulation, was revealed, contrasting their public image. The fate of Luoyang's commerce hung in the balance as the government grappled with restoring order amidst the chaos.

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