Gao Chen smiled bitterly inwardly.
"Yes, your majesty."
He could only grit his teeth and repeat what he had been told at the beginning.
"The people are the foundation of the country. I believe Your Majesty also knows that if a ruler in a high position fails to serve the people, he will ultimately lead to the downfall of the country. Therefore..."
"So you just deposed the emperor!"
There was anger burning in the eyes of the First Emperor.
Totally don't accept this answer.
"Is it true that the emperor, while on the throne, cannot serve the country and the people? You...you are truly lawless!"
The First Emperor's chest kept heaving, and he was obviously very angry.
Of course the emperor can serve the country and the people.
But not all emperors can do it, and not emperors in all time periods can do it.
Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty was a wise ruler who created the Kaiyuan Prosperity when he was young, but he became incompetent in his middle age.
At the very least, isn’t the First Emperor himself a vivid example?
As someone who faced the wrath of the First Emperor, Gao Chen felt very uncomfortable.
He felt like his back was almost numb.
Facing the angry Qin Shi Huang, he felt as if he were facing a howling cold wind.
It was as if the actual pressure was making it hard for him to breathe.
Everyone else had collapsed to the ground, leaving only him and the First Emperor standing.
One person stood alone on the platform, and the other stood in the middle of the fallen crowd.
This is the emperor.
The First Emperor's face was sullen: "The rites of our ancestors cannot be abolished!"
Gao Chen couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes as he felt the pressure on his body lighten.
He thought he was going to die just now.
Unexpectedly, the First Emperor let him go.
It seems that the other party is not completely an obstinate old antique, and even the reputation of tyranny is exaggerated.
Gao Chen suddenly became bolder and bowed.
"When His Majesty first established the Emperor, he claimed that his merits surpassed those of the Three Sovereigns and his virtue surpassed those of the Five Emperors. I thought you were the one who could best understand this statement."
Not to mention the rites to ancestors.
You don't take our ancestors seriously at all, and you boast that you are better than the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
How could I really care about the etiquette they set?
"you……"
The First Emperor was about to get angry again, but his words turned into a heavy sigh.
"I have lived my entire life, yet a young man from a thousand years later saw through me. The ancestral rituals are complicated and useless, but they have their own logic."
"I abolished the useless rituals, and the rules that remain will naturally benefit you."
Then why is it impossible that in our eyes, the remaining rules also include things that are complicated and useless and need to be abolished?
Gao Chen objected in his heart.
The First Emperor became visibly anxious.
"Without an emperor, where would the people's hearts be?"
"People have their own needs. They want to have enough food and clothing, and they want their children to be happy and their country to be safe. These are the aspirations of the people."
"Nonsense! If we can't gather people's wishes, what kind of people's will is that?"
Gao Chen felt that there was indeed a gap in his thinking with that of the First Emperor.
Everyone knows that there must be a country before there can be a home, and only when the country is peaceful can there be a happy life. Why is this not what the people want?
However, the First Emperor kept denying it, saying that such public sentiment was like a castle in the air, and that it would be impossible to unite as long as some people rebelled.
For example, some people hope for a good harvest next year, while others hope for a smoother business next year.
Then there will be two ways to unify the people's hearts. Those in power do not have enough control over their subordinates, so they can only choose one path, and the people on the other side will become passive and lazy.
How can this be solved?
Gao Chen explained that this is not a multiple-choice question and can be done in both directions.
China has an Agricultural Bureau and a Commercial Bureau, and these matters can be handled by each department itself.
The First Emperor just shook his head and said that Gao Chen didn't understand his question at all.
After a series of conversations, he reacted even more strongly when he learned that in addition to the Great Elder, there were several other positions in China that were no less powerful than the Great Elder.
This time they almost came to blows.
At the end of the discussion, the other party still felt that the system where the emperor could represent the entire country alone was better.
Gao Chen felt extremely tired after hearing this.
I deeply feel that communication between people of two different eras cannot be achieved in a short period of time.
However, Gao Chen also made new discoveries.
It seems that the First Emperor was not thinking about informing China again after the excavation, but was really worried about the current system.
It seems that if the other party wants to do something, China must have an emperor.
This is the key to communication between the two parties.
"Your Majesty has just woken up and is still unclear about the current world. If you have the opportunity, we sincerely invite you to visit China today."
"Even without an emperor, our country remains stable, the people are happy, and they identify strongly with China. Why isn't this considered a manifestation of popular sentiment?"
"If the public support Your Majesty desires is the same as what we understand, I believe China will not disappoint you!"
The First Emperor looked at Gao Chen for a long time without saying a word.
In the end, I could only turn away in frustration.
"Never mind. Two thousand years has brought about many changes. I don't blame you."
Whether the First Emperor accepted it or not, the country called "Huaguo" had been established, and it sounded quite large.
They are the present, and I... am just the past.
I can’t control it!
The First Emperor looked at the dark sky and murmured.
"The conditions I agreed to only require you to bring the treasure with you. As for how much the younger generation can use the treasure's power, it is none of my business..."
Let the younger generation handle their own affairs!
He is no longer the king of a country, but just a mortal pursuing immortality.
After figuring it out, the First Emperor's demeanor became much calmer.
"Well, boy in front, you...are from the imperial court, right?"
Gao Chen was surprised at the change of topic.
But if the other party could stop being so stubborn, he could leave the imperial mausoleum as soon as possible and report what happened there, which would be a good thing for him.
So Gao Chen immediately said, "That's right."
"If I'm not mistaken, your position is quite high. Do you have the ability to contact your leader?"
"If you can do that, I can cancel my previous request and no longer require him to come in person. I just need you to pass on a message."
At this point, the First Emperor smiled sarcastically.
"Anyway, he no longer has the qualifications to use the treasure on his own, so there's no need to keep it secret."
treasure?
It sounds like the First Emperor wants to give them some benefits?
And it’s not small?
Gao Chen was in a brainstorming mood.
Even though it sounded like they had missed out on something big, he had no regrets at all and was even a little relieved.
Finally, the Great Elder doesn't have to come in person.
No treasure can compare to the safety of the Great Elder himself.
Gao Chen said respectfully:
"I can apply to the director for permission to bypass the higher-level authority. If the matter is special, please trust our Chinese country's ability to maintain confidentiality."
The First Emperor looked at Gao Chen deeply.
"I'll trust you just this once."
The strong wind blew again, Ye Li felt a chill on his forehead and suddenly widened his eyes.
"Woc..."
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