I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Liu Che lies on his bed as Ji An reads reports detailing the unrest following an incident in Huaihua, leading to mass migrations and increased crime across the regions. Local heroes emerge as guardians, while Liu Che faces pressure from southern landlords and bureaucrats demanding action. Despite their pleas, he dismisses their grievances, recognizing their exploitation of tenant farmers in Qi and Lu. Reports reveal that landlords impose exorbitant rents and harsh conditions, forcing tenants into servitude. The situation is dire, with rampant oppression and corruption, particularly from figures like Wang Liu Bi Guang, leading Ji An to contemplate the need for intervention against these injustices.

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