I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the inner hall, Ji An meets Liu De and is introduced to Zhang Tang, Liu De's right-hand man. Both men represent opposing political philosophies: Ji An follows Huang-Lao's non-interference approach, while Zhang Tang adheres to Legalism's strict governance. Their differing views create an inevitable tension. Liu De hopes to foster cooperation between them as they work on confiscating assets from the traitor Bi Yang. Despite their initial discomfort, both agree to collaborate on this task, with Liu De aiming to see if their contrasting ideologies can lead to a productive partnership.

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