With Nuwa officially recognized as the goddess, Ying Zheng would no longer have any problems.
Qi An did what he could; the rest was up to this great emperor of all time to handle, as those were his strengths.
Change doesn't happen overnight, but fortunately, time is the last thing Ying Zheng has to worry about.
Qi An believed that with his temperament and abilities, he could do it if he wanted to.
After that day, Qi An stayed in the Qin Palace for a few more days, drinking with Ying Zheng day and night.
The two got along very well, and Qi An told Ying Zheng about the various ways that the younger generation would worship him, which made Ying Zheng laugh heartily.
At the same time, he became even more determined to give those children an ideal era.
As an ancestor burdened with a huge idol image, he didn't want to lose face in front of those kids.
Ying Zheng had never felt so good in his life as he had these past few days.
During court sessions, the ministers were incredibly enthusiastic, doing whatever they were told and working with exceptionally high efficiency.
Those pedantic scholars who used to nitpick at him suddenly changed their tune and began fawning over him.
"My Emperor is wise! My Emperor is mighty!"
"Having a ruler like Your Majesty is a blessing for the Great Qin and for its people."
"It is a blessing we have earned through three lifetimes to be able to serve Your Majesty."
It must be said that these pedantic scholars do possess some knowledge. Their ability to flatter is in no way inferior to their capacity for spewing nonsense when arguing.
They've completely forgotten how desperately they pleaded for justice, and now they're always threatening to bang their heads against pillars or stage accidents.
The former subordinates of the six states vied to submit memorials to him, all pledging their loyalty. They almost came to blows over who would submit the first memorial.
The people also began to actively integrate and learn about Qin culture, creating a harmonious and joyful scene.
With all the troubles gone and the government's decrees being implemented smoothly, Ying Zheng's perpetually furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
In addition, he has new goals and ideals, and he is full of vigor and charm from head to toe.
The two drank to their hearts' content and chatted happily, and it was time for Qi An's trip to the Qin Dynasty to come to an end.
Qi An put down his wine cup: "Brother, now that you've finished your business here, it's time for me to take my leave."
Ying Zheng said cheerfully, "Alright, I won't keep you any longer. I hope you recover to your peak condition soon, and we'll meet again in the future, where we can drink together for three hundred rounds."
Qi An: "No problem. I also look forward to your future generations. I want to see what kind of world that is."
Ying Zheng smiled confidently: "Please wait and see, and... thank you!"
Thank you for granting me eternal life.
When he was resented and feared by his subjects, he also felt lost and doubted whether he had really done something wrong.
Thank you for telling me that two thousand years later, so many children understand me, support me, and say that I was not wrong.
Qi An understood what he meant: "Move forward firmly, and the people will feel it, and history will remember your achievements."
As she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something and smiled with a gossipy look on her face:
"By the way, is the Epang Palace you're building really being built to commemorate a woman named Epang?"
Ying Zheng frowned, completely bewildered. What was all this about?
Qi An: "Unofficial history says that you were in love with a girl named Afang, and that's where the name of the Afang Palace comes from."
Ying Zheng flicked his sleeve, his face expressionless: "Nonsense. I didn't say that, they're just talking nonsense."
"Then why is it called Epang Palace?"
Ying Zheng said with a distressed expression, "Ah, it's close, because it's close to Xianyang, and it's called Epang."
Qi An laughed loudly, "So it's because it's close to Xianyang?"
Unofficial histories are harmful!
If a person's journey is to the stars and the sea, how could he possibly be lonely?
Qi An laughed heartily and left, saying, "I'm leaving now. See you in the next life."
After seeing her off, Ying Zheng turned around and found two books on the table.
Ying Zheng picked it up and immediately knew it was left to him by Qi An.
He held the book with great interest, wondering if this was the paper Qi An had mentioned.
It's truly amazing; it's so much more convenient than bamboo or wooden slips.
He looked at the book title.
One is called the five thousand years of Chinese history.
One is called Dragon Roar Technique.
Ying Zheng opened the book on the five thousand years of Chinese history, and on the blank page were two lines of text:
"Ahhhhhh, our ancestor is mighty! Brother Zheng is awesome! We love you so much, so much, so much, and we look forward to your triumphant return!"
The message was signed: To all the kids who love you.
Ying Zheng: "..."
No respect for elders, who are you following, Brother Zheng?
During the time jump, Ata asked Qi An:
"Boss, that book on five thousand years of Chinese history was something Xu Xiaoxiao asked me to give to Ying Zheng. Why did you give me an extra copy? I didn't see it clearly just now. What is it?"
Qi An: "It's just a cultivation technique."
Ata exclaimed, "Why give it to him? He's the emperor, he has plenty of people protecting him, why would he need to practice martial arts?"
Qi An said speechlessly, "He's practically a walking piece of Tang Sanzang's flesh now. How can he protect himself without some strength?"
Ata understood. Yes, in the long years of immortality, there will always be those who are afraid of death and have wild ideas to take advantage of him.
Even with many people protecting you, it's hard to guarantee that you won't make a mistake; it's always safer to be strong yourself.
Ata flattered, "As expected of the boss, you've thought of everything."
Qi An smiled. She admired Ying Zheng and was unusually generous, giving him the Dragon Roar Manual as an extra gift.
It wasn't much of a treasure to her, but with it, Ying Zheng was safe and sound.
Moreover, Qi An smiled slyly: "Since I took Ying Zheng's good stuff, I should at least compensate him a little, right?"
History books are used to summarize experiences, learn lessons, avoid going astray, and not trust the wrong people.
The Dragon Roar Technique is used for self-defense.
Perfect!
Ata, thinking of that "good stuff": "..."
That's so unfair! I think you should offer them some compensation.
*
A butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon rainforest of South America can cause a tornado in Texas two weeks later.
In a complete system, changes in initial conditions can lead to long-term and significant chain reactions.
This is the butterfly effect.
So, in fact, from the moment Qi An met Ying Zheng, the butterfly's wings had already begun to flap.
The emperor who should have died tragically that year, by a twist of fate, gained immortality.
Since then, the historical panorama of more than two thousand years, starting from 210 BC, has been gradually painted over and modified.
The book of five thousand years of Chinese history in Ying Zheng's hands, starting from the Qin Dynasty, has changed page by page.
Whenever something happens that differs from what is recorded in the book, it will silently and automatically correct itself.
In the end, it became a completely new history book.
Historical records state that in 210 BC, Nuwa appeared in the sky above the Qin King's palace, declaring that the First Emperor was the chosen emperor, and bestowed upon him eternal life to benefit the people.
With the First Emperor's immortality, Zhao Gao and Li Si's ambitions were exposed. Upon realizing this, the First Emperor ordered the two to be torn apart by five horses.
Hu Hai was imprisoned until his death.
Fusu was not forced to commit suicide, Huhai did not succeed to the throne, and the Qin Dynasty did not perish after only two generations.
Fusu was resolute and brave, kind and benevolent. He assisted the First Emperor and later became a famous wise king in history.
The diverse schools of thought flourished, each with its own strengths; there was no "suppression of all other schools of thought and exclusive veneration of Confucianism."
The idea of gender equality has also begun to be promoted gradually.
The First Emperor promulgated the imperial examination system ahead of schedule, stating that women could attend school and take the imperial examinations to enter the court.
At the same time, the country began to implement a monogamous system and severely punish extramarital affairs.
Progress was slow at first and the effects were minimal, but over the decades, it gradually gained widespread acceptance.
The First Emperor was diligent in governing and loved his people. He reduced taxes and corvée labor, and devoted himself to improving the people's living standards, ensuring they had enough to eat and wear and had something to do.
Although he still used severe and cruel punishments, no one denounced him as a tyrant anymore.
Because people have come to understand that punishment is used to deter and punish criminals.
As long as you behave yourself, don't harm others or break the law, what does even the most terrible torture have to do with you?
After a generation, the cultures were perfectly integrated, and later generations only knew of the Qin Dynasty and had no knowledge of the old country.
From the Qin Dynasty onwards, there was no more dynastic change, and the First Emperor became the undisputed emperor of all time.
The people lived in peace and never experienced war again.
Historical records and the common people say that Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, was the chosen emperor, worthy of the people, and a wise ruler for all ages!
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