In summer, the sun shines brightly but not scorchingly in Xianyang.

Inside the main hall of the palace, civil and military officials stood on both sides, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Ying Zheng, dressed in a golden dragon robe, sat high on the dragon throne, his face majestic and his eyes piercing. Beside him, the wicked Grand Commandant, though over sixty years old, was vigorous and possessed an extraordinary bearing.

"Report—"

Hurried footsteps sounded outside the palace. A messenger rushed in and knelt down: "Your Majesty, the last resistance in the west has been wiped out by our army! General Meng Tian has sent word that the far west has been completely incorporated into the Qin territory!"

The hall was silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous cheers.

Ying Zheng slightly raised his hand, and the hall immediately fell silent. He slowly rose, his voice booming like a bell: "From this day forth, all land under heaven belongs to the king; all people within the realm are subjects of the king. The world is unified, and Great Qin is one!"

The officials shouted in unison, "Long live the Great Qin Dynasty!!"

The wicked husband stood aside, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes; his hair was now completely gray.

Decades of battles in the north and south have finally come to a perfect end at this moment.

From the struggle for supremacy among the six states to sweeping across the four seas, and now to the unification of the world, the Qin Empire has finally become the true hegemon of the world.

At the banquet, Ying Zheng raised his cup to his wicked husband in tribute: "My worthy brother, today's achievement is truly your greatest credit. Countless barbarians from all directions have been brought into the territory of our Great Qin. This is an unprecedented feat!"

The wicked man humbly replied, "Brother, you flatter me. This is all thanks to your wise decision and the soldiers' valiant efforts. I merely did my best."

Ying Zheng shook his head and laughed, "You are too modest. If it weren't for your agricultural and sericulture policies that solved the food shortage; if it weren't for your population policies that increased the population of Qin; if it weren't for your naval strategies that made Qin's warships roam the four seas; if it weren't for your guidance on ironware innovation that made Qin's swords and spears sharp... which of these achievements wouldn't have been a major event that changed the world?"

All the civil and military officials in the hall were moved and raised their cups to pay tribute to the wicked husband.

The wicked man looked around at everyone, his heart filled with emotion.

He traveled from the modern era simply to survive, but little did he know that his journey would actually change the course of history.

After the banquet, Ying Zheng and his wicked husband were alone in a small hall, where they sat facing each other and drank.

"Grand Commandant, do you remember what you said to me back then?" Ying Zheng asked.

The wicked man was taken aback: "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "You once said that food is the foundation of a nation, and the people are its lifeblood. Only by solving these two major problems can Qin last for thousands of generations. Now, with abundant food and a large population, Qin has conquered all parts of the world, truly making all under heaven Qin territory."

The wicked man nodded and sighed, "Yes, looking back, who could have imagined things would turn out this way?"

Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then said, "However, I always remember what you said, my dear minister: conquering is easy, governing is difficult. Now that the world is at peace, the real challenge lies ahead—how to govern this vast empire."

The wicked man said solemnly, "Your Majesty is wise. In my opinion, the following points should be emphasized: First, improve the administrative system, establishing prefectures and counties in all regions for unified management; second, promote the use of the Qin script, weights and measures, and currency, standardizing them; third, construct more roads and canals to facilitate communication between regions; fourth, continue to promote advanced agricultural tools and seeds to increase yields in all regions; and fifth, pay attention to local customs and traditions, and gradually implement the Qin ritual system."

Ying Zheng listened attentively and nodded repeatedly: "What you say is absolutely right, my dear minister. Though the world is vast, with proper management, it will surely enjoy lasting peace and stability."

The two discussed specific measures until late into the night. Finally, Ying Zheng slammed his fist on the table and decided: "We shall follow your plan, my dear minister, and implement it starting tomorrow!"

From this point on, the Qin Empire entered a phase of comprehensive governance.

Through the joint efforts of Ying Zheng and his wicked husband, this vast empire spanning east and west gradually formed an efficient and unified management system.

Central government orders were quickly transmitted to remote areas, and resources from all over the country flowed into Xianyang. Prosperity and stability swept through this once war-torn world.

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Time flies, and another twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Outside Xianyang City, a towering platform called "Tai Pingtai" stands majestically.

This was built to commemorate the Qin Dynasty's unification of China. The platform is planted with exotic flowers and plants from all over the world, symbolizing the Qin Dynasty's conquest and rule over various parts of the world.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Qin Dynasty's unification of China.

Ying Zheng, nearing ninety, had white hair, but remained vigorous in spirit.

He sat side by side with his equally white-haired, wicked husband, overlooking the bustling city of Xianyang below.

"My dear brother," Ying Zheng said with emotion, "in the blink of an eye, we have worked together for decades. When you first entered Qin, the six states still existed, and war raged. Now, the might of Qin has spread throughout the land, and there is no longer any rival."

The wicked man smiled slightly: "Indeed, elder brother. Back then, who could have imagined such a grand occasion?"

Ying Zheng stroked his long beard: "Looking back on my life, what I am most proud of is the complete unification of this world. From Fusang in the east to distant lands in the west, from the frigid north to the tropical islands in the south, all have come under the control of the Great Qin. Such an achievement is unprecedented in history!"

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