The me in the history books:
Grandson of Emperor Xiaowu, the most incompetent ruler of the Changyi Kingdom, a puppet in Huo Guang’s hands, a laughingstock of history, a plaything of Empress Dowager Shangguan, and the disgraced Emperor of Han.
The me standing before you:
Grandson of Emperor Xiaowu, leader of the Guanzhong wandering knights, mediator between Confucianism and Mohism, Huo Guang’s lifelong nemesis, protector of the Western Regions, founder of the Han New Life Movement, and scourge of the Four Great Evils of Eurasia.
Liu Bingji: My distant uncle found me a good job.
Huo Guang: Your Majesty is ruthless.
Su Wu: Help me up! I want to go on a mission to Kushan for Your Majesty!
Fu Jiezi: I’m willing to cross the sea and take the Japanese chieftain’s head!
The people said: The Son of Heaven is virtuous. He does not treat us like ants. We are willing to live and die alongside Your Majesty.
