I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che struggles to find a steward for the Shaofu due to the exclusion of marquises and scholar-officials, who refuse to serve Liu She, a descendant of their enemy. He considers taxation officials, who are mostly Confucian, but realizes they are unsuitable for the Shaofu's needs. Liu Che decides to summon Niu Di from Qi, known for his management skills despite his flaws. Meanwhile, Liu Che receives reports of Xianbei attacks on Han vassals and cautiously instructs Bo Shi not to act recklessly. He contemplates the Xiongnu's potential responses to the situation, weighing the implications for Han power dynamics.

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