I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Zhen reflects on the historical governance of Zhou Gong and Zhao Gong, lamenting his own lack of wisdom and virtue, which has led to unrest and natural disasters. He decrees the establishment of the Sweet Pear School for officials to study governance, aiming to restore peace and strengthen royal power. This initiative threatens the influence of nobles and marquises, who fear losing their power and privileges. The edict aims to minimize backdoor operations in appointments, promoting meritocracy. While some nobles express discontent, they are wary of opposing the emperor. The new policy promises to reshape the political landscape, ensuring the emperor's ideas permeate the ranks of officials, thereby consolidating his authority.

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