Yes, the Chinese emperors were worshiped as gods.

Ancient Chinese emperors were military leaders and law makers.

They had to govern the country

Chinese emperors have much more different leisure than lower class people. These emperors got to see Chinese Opera for their leisure. They enjoyed Chinese Opera very much. They also went because they could afford watching it. They also had feasts or parties that had many food. These are the things emperors love doing.

Confuianism would benefit chinese emperors by keeping their villages safe. When every chinese man understands this belief there won't be fighting and people would know how to treat each other. So basically this belief benifits chinese emperors by giving peace.