I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The Shaofu's power has surged, evident in a recent court meeting where Commandant Liu She confronted the formidable Imperial Censor Chao Cuo, a feat previously unimaginable. The Shaofu's status has risen due to military victories and wealth, with the Emperor's decree granting them livestock from the Xiliu Camp. The Han Dynasty operates under a military meritocratic system, where military achievements dictate social status and political power. This system, inherited from the Qin Dynasty, pressures officials to gain military merit to maintain their positions. Ji An expresses concern over the Shaofu's growing influence, fearing it may disrupt the established order. The Shaofu's petition to expand the Shanglin Yuan, aimed at addressing wealth disparities, raises questions about its implications for the balance of power within the court.

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