I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Shi Fu, a low-key establishment on the outskirts of Shangguan, is home to ordinary citizens, with no officials earning over a thousand stones. Liu Che praises Shi Fen, a former Tai Zhong Da Fu, for his cautiousness but criticizes his lack of substantial achievements during his nearly fifty years in power. Shi Fen's family, known for their bureaucratic mediocrity, perpetuates a culture of risk aversion and inefficiency. Despite their low-ranking positions, the Shi family's reputation remains intact, as scholars laud their moral conduct. Liu Che faces a dilemma as public opinion favors morality over ability, complicating his governance and leading to a court filled with mediocrity.

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