Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In Chapter 74, titled "Temple Calculations," Emperor Cao Rui decides to attack Wan City after reviewing a memorial from Man Chong. He summons General Jiang Ji and Chancellor Chen Jiao to discuss the plan, while Liu Ye is notably excluded due to his previous ingratiating behavior that led to distrust among officials. Chen Jiao is favored for promotion to chamberlain, reflecting the emperor's desire to restructure the court and limit the powers of the Secretariat. Jiang Ji advises caution, emphasizing the need to focus on internal issues and avoid unnecessary military expenditures, especially given recent defeats and potential rebellions. Despite Jiang Ji's counsel, the emperor remains hesitant to abandon his ambitions for Lujiang County. The chapter concludes with Jiang Ji reminding the emperor of past discussions regarding defense strategies. .

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