I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In July, Chang'an becomes unbearably hot, prompting Liu Che to stay in Ganquan Palace, delegating the imperial examinations to Ji An and Yan Yi. Out of 9,100 candidates, about 4,000 were admitted, with 1,000 assigned to the military. Liu Che anticipates that only a few hundred will thrive in officialdom, leading him to implement a system patch to prevent collusion among officials from the same school of thought. Meanwhile, intelligence from Lu Ta, a double agent, reveals Xiongnu conflicts with the Wusun, indicating internal strife within the Xiongnu. Liu Che recognizes the potential for a strategic advantage but refrains from immediate action, understanding the importance of long-term strategy over impulsive decisions.

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