I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Xu Ji is disillusioned with the bureaucratic life, fearing a future of endless toil for minimal recognition. He reflects on the importance of military achievements in the Han dynasty, noting how commoners can rise to power. Chen Jiao, seeking Xu Ji's support, emphasizes the Emperor's preference for those who expand territory. He plans to use a borrowed warship to reach the Wa country, aiming to extend imperial grace and bring the "barbarians" under Han influence. Chen Jiao's ambition contrasts with Xu Ji's skepticism about the value of such endeavors, yet Chen insists on the potential of utilizing Japanese labor for agricultural expansion, revealing a complex interplay of power, ambition, and cultural superiority.

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