I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The death of the Marquis of Gu'an quickly spread through the capital, but the real concern arose when news broke that the Emperor planned to abolish several coins in favor of the five-zhu coin. This decision sparked varied reactions among officials, particularly among Confucian and Legalist scholars who praised the reform, seeing it as a means to unify the currency system and eliminate market chaos. However, the Huang-Lao School, known for its conservatism, remained silent, fearing repercussions. Meanwhile, some marquises, like Xue Ze, recognized the implications for their wealth and sought to delay the currency change, concerned about offloading inferior coins onto the populace.

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