Power Struggle and Reform
The new emperor proposes tax reductions and agricultural development to alleviate the people's suffering, but faces opposition from Lord Silas and Prince Cyran, who argue for maintaining a full treasury for state security. The emperor confronts corruption within the Jansen family, revealing a deeper power struggle with the Empress Dowager's faction.Will the emperor succeed in implementing his reforms, or will the Empress Dowager's influence prevail?
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