I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhang Yue urged Liu Ju to petition the Emperor for war against the Xiongnu, challenging Liu Ju's long-standing policy of peace through diplomacy. Liu Ju, shaken by the suggestion, reflected on the costs of war, especially after recent crop failures and resource depletion in Han territories. Despite Zhang Yue's reassurances that a full-scale war was not feasible due to both sides' weakened states, Liu Ju remained apprehensive, recalling the catastrophic consequences of past conflicts. Zhang Yue argued that war is a continuation of politics, emphasizing that neither the Han nor the Xiongnu could afford a major conflict at this time. The looming threat of a locust plague further complicated the situation, indicating that the Han dynasty faced significant challenges ahead.

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