I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In this narrative, Liu De impresses both the Emperor Liu Qi and the Empress Dowager Dou Tai Hou, who recalls her late husband upon seeing Liu De's features. After a family gathering, Liu De seeks an audience with his father, expressing gratitude and presenting a newly minted five-zhu coin. He explains its potential benefits for the state and proposes using it to purchase reserve grain for the Imperial Treasury. Liu De's strategy aims to capitalize on an upcoming grain price surge due to political unrest, allowing him to consolidate power and create a network of shared interests, ultimately benefiting both him and his father.

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