I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che decides to let the Minister of Justice and Chief of Guards manage civil affairs, surprising the officials. He reflects on the merging of officials and merchants, believing he must intervene to control monopolies. The Chief of Nobles position is met with reluctance, but Minister Ji An suggests Zhu Fuyan for the role. Liu Che appoints him as Left Commandant to oversee monopolies and prices, hinting at a future Bureau of Commerce. He also appoints Gong Sun Hong as Right Commandant to manage merchant assets and taxes. This move signals Liu Che's strong commitment to commerce, reminiscent of past powerful government roles.

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