To be an emperor—and to be an immortal emperor!

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At times, scholars comment:

The emperor favors petty men and distances himself from virtuous ministers.

The emperor is brutal, having massacred over a hundred cities.

The emperor is debauched, far surpassing King Zhou of Shang and King Jie of Xia.

The emperor is autocratic and refuses to heed good advice!

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Henry Lewis wore a look of disgust: "Kill them all!"