I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Li Zhe, a Sinicized second-generation Xiongnu, yearns for the downfall of his own people, believing it will cleanse his perceived sins and elevate his status among the Han. In a Han prison camp, Xiongnu prisoners, once mere herdsmen, now enjoy better rations and medical care, fostering respect for their captors. Following a decree from the Chancellor, they are to form the Hu Cavalry, igniting hope for a new identity and purpose. Li Zhe sees this as a pivotal moment for his own rise in status and a chance to win back his childhood love, the widow of a former rival. This transformation reflects the complex interplay of identity, power, and aspiration.

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