SWDnovel Chapter 4: A bombshell at the start, Qin Wanshi becomes Qin 2!
Chapter 4: A bombshell at the start, Qin Wanshi becomes Qin 2!
"Your Majesty, although what this boy says is absurd, the way he manifests himself is something that cannot be done by human power."
Your Majesty, I believe it would be better to listen to what he has to say first before making a decision, so as not to miss the truth.
Meng Tian's words were met with nods of agreement from many people.
In the imperial court, there were those who rebuked, and naturally there were those who defended, and those who believed in ghosts and gods.
They were already more tolerant of strange people and events, and the bizarre way Jiang Qing appeared made them hesitant to deny it easily.
Even some of the younger officials couldn't help but whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity. "Is he really from the future? What will the world be like then? Will the Qin Dynasty last forever?"
In an instant, the atmosphere inside the hall changed from the previous solemnity and anger to a mixture of curiosity and discussion, and the originally one-sided shouts of killing gradually weakened.
The court was divided into two factions, arguing endlessly, awaiting the First Emperor's decision.
Ying Zheng, seated on the dragon throne, lightly tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingertips, producing a dull sound, but his gaze remained fixed on Jiang Qing, never wavering.
He ignored the discussions among the civil and military officials, staring intently at Jiang Qing, his gaze growing increasingly inquisitive.
Finally, as was customary, Prince Fusu stepped forward and bowed to Ying Zheng, saying:
"Father, it can only be described as strange and unpredictable; perhaps we should listen to it for now!"
Ying Zheng nodded: "Oh? Since Fusu pleaded for you, I will give you a chance."
Then tell me, what is the fate of my Great Qin? How will posterity judge my achievements?
I am the First Emperor of Qin, and under my rule, Qin is thriving.
"The Imperial Seal is being cast, destined to be passed down through ten thousand generations. Will any descendant inherit my great achievements, surpassing even those of my ancestors?"
These are precisely the two issues that Ying Zheng cares about most!
His own evaluation and whether the Qin Dynasty could last for thousands of generations.
Jiang Qing felt relieved, knowing that she had made the right bet.
He cleared his throat, organized his thoughts, and glanced at the assembled officials.
Finally, the words fell back on Ying Zheng, who spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but each word clear:
"Your Majesty, I will explain the fate of the Great Qin Dynasty and Your Majesty's achievements one by one."
"Let me first talk about Your Majesty's achievements. Your Majesty unified the six kingdoms, abolished the feudal system and established prefectures and counties, standardized the written language, the gauge of carts, and the weights and measures."
He conquered the Baiyue in the south to establish Qin territory, built the Great Wall to defend against the Xiongnu, and constructed the Straight Road to connect the world, thus unifying the people and ensuring its lasting legacy!
Such achievements far surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; he truly is a great emperor for all time!
"When people of later generations mention Your Majesty, they will all praise Your Majesty's great talent and strategy, and they will all acknowledge that Your Majesty is the founder of the great unification of China!"
Your Majesty's achievements will be remembered for eternity, forever recorded in history, and unparalleled!
The moment these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.
The discussions among the civil and military officials abruptly ceased, and they were all stunned.
They had never heard such high praise before, especially "Emperor of the Ages" and "Founder of the Unification of China".
These words were unfamiliar to them, yet they felt incredibly apt, instantly striking a chord with them.
Ying Zheng sat on the dragon throne, his originally cold expression softening slightly.
After unifying the world, what he cared about most was how future generations would evaluate him.
These words touched his heart, easing the tension in his facial muscles slightly.
The title "Emperor of a Thousand Ages" is quite fitting! It's incredibly powerful!
Moreover, the deeds that Ying Zheng did were evident to all.
But people at the bottom of society have no way of knowing this, and he even directly revealed some of his plans!
It seems that his ideas have come true in later generations! Therefore, Ying Zheng has largely believed the identity of the time traveler.
But he still didn't completely believe it, and the inquiry in his eyes deepened.
"Continue. What will become of the Qin Dynasty?"
Jiang Qing took a deep breath, knowing that the most crucial part was about to begin.
He knew that the fate of the Qin Dynasty was what Ying Zheng cared about most, and what could most easily evoke extreme emotions in him.
Jiang Qing's gaze was fixed on Ying Zheng, and she spoke slowly, word by word:
"The fate of the Great Qin is not as Your Majesty imagines, lasting for thousands of years."
Please forgive my bluntness, Your Majesty! You are delusional!
"Your wish for the Qin Dynasty to last for a thousand generations, ten thousand generations, is utterly delusional! The Qin Dynasty perished after only two generations!"
"The Qin Empire will disintegrate in less than fifteen years, and the world will once again fall into war!"
It wasn't until more than a decade later that the country was reunited! But that was the name of a new state, not Qin!
The Qin Dynasty perished after only two generations, and the dynasty fell apart.
Is the world plunged into war once again?
These words, like a thunderclap, resounded throughout the hall!
The entire court erupted in uproar, their faces filled with disbelief, a mixture of anger and shock, as they all shouted sternly:
"You madman! How dare you spread such heresies! Our Great Qin has unified the world, with a strong army and strict laws. How could it possibly fall apart?"
"You madman, you're spouting utter nonsense! How could you possibly slander His Majesty's achievements like this?"
"Your Majesty, this boy is wicked and dares to curse the Great Qin! He should be executed by slow slicing immediately!"
The angry shouts of the civil and military officials almost lifted the roof off the main hall.
In their view, the Qin Dynasty was at its zenith after unifying the world.
How could it possibly fall apart within a century? This is utterly absurd and a desecration of the Qin Dynasty!
Even the usually composed and benevolent Prince Fusu was suddenly visibly shaken!
No matter how strong his feelings were, he couldn't tolerate anyone slandering the Qin Empire he loved!
This guy who claims to be a time traveler is really audacious! Even he wants to ask His Majesty to deal with this madman!
Ying Zheng, sitting on the dragon throne, whose expression had been slightly relaxed, instantly turned cold again.
Even with his composure, he couldn't hide his shock upon learning this! It was even more shocking than when he found out the person in front of him was a time traveler!
He was rubbing his temples when he heard these words and suddenly stopped.
His deep eyes suddenly widened, and his pupils abruptly contracted to the size of pinpoints.
The anger on his face was instantly replaced by extreme shock, and even a hint of disbelief and bewilderment.
"Clang—"
A crisp sound shattered the silence.
The bronze wine vessel slipped from Ying Zheng's hand and crashed heavily onto the bluestone slab.
Wine mixed with broken porcelain shards splashed all over the floor, flowing down the edge of the dragon table.
Shock, absurdity, anger, disbelief... a mix of emotions almost overwhelmed Ying Zheng's reason.
The Qin Dynasty... perished after only two generations?
Died after only two generations?
How is that possible!
The vast empire he single-handedly conquered, the unified empire he painstakingly built with his life's blood, could only last for two generations?!
"What...what did you say?!"
Ying Zheng's voice was terribly hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor.
This was the first time since his ascension to the throne that he had displayed such a discomposure in court.
He lived for over forty years, from a young boy held hostage in Handan to the First Emperor who unified the country.
No one had ever dared to speak to him like that, and no one had ever dared to curse his Great Qin like that!
"Died after two generations"?
These four words angered and terrified him more than any words of treason!
The oppressive aura emanating from him surged dramatically, and the killing intent in his eyes increased more than tenfold in an instant.
He stared intently at Jiang Qing, his thin lips pressed tightly together, the air around him seemingly frozen, his voice as cold as ice, carrying a chilling edge:
"Did the Qin Dynasty collapse in less than 15 years?"
"Do you realize that your words are a grave insult to the heart?!"
This is absurd. He is currently in the prime of his life. Could it be that he was overthrown by the six states during his reign?
At this time, Ying Zheng never imagined that he would die before he was fifty, at the age of forty-nine!