What’s Wrong with My Loyal Ministers?

Liu Che transmigrates and becomes Emperor Wu of Han, but as a crown prince version of the emperor, he starts off with his grandmother pinning him to the ground and treating him like a little boy. Conquer new territory, govern with wisdom and might, and make a name for the ages? Dou Yifang: You’re my grandson! You have to listen to me. Wang Zhi: You’re my son! You have to listen to me. Tian Fen: You’re my nephew! You have to listen to me. Liu Piao: I’m your mother-in-law! You have to listen to me. Chen A’Jiao: What happened to the golden house you promised me? If you don’t listen to me, I’ll make a scene! Loyal ministers are ambitious, the imperial in-laws lie flat and throw their weight around, the elders meddle in government, the vassal princes rule their own fiefs independently, the old guard cling to the past, and the rising stars… if you won’t submit, then fight! But fortunately, Liu Che has a cheat on his side: the Emperor Assistance System, which lets him see people’s loyalty. The loyal ministers: “Your Highness, we are willing to give our lives for you!” Liu Che: “Not one of my loyal ministers will be lost.” The Jian Yuan reforms won’t fail, because they never begin. The Mayi plot won’t fail, because there was never any intention of starting a war with the Xiongnu. Taking back power, cutting down the vassal states, destroying the Xiongnu… It seems that even when you know the inevitable outcome dictated by the tides of history, you are often left helpless. Most people race forward, searching for a way through. They know a bright future lies ahead, yet still leave with regrets.