I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu De converses with an old farmer about land ownership and agricultural practices, revealing the challenges faced by farmers in ancient China. The farmer owns 3 qing of land, with only 1.5 qing being fertile. Liu De reflects on the agricultural advancements since the Warring States period but notes persistent issues like fluctuating grain prices harming farmers. He empathizes with the struggles of a poor family burdened by debt and offers financial assistance, highlighting the vulnerability of farmers despite imperial efforts to ease their burdens. Liu De contemplates the limitations of individual aid versus systemic change.

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