Ying Zheng helped the old man up: "This is only right. Now that the world is unified and there is no more war, the priority should be the people's peaceful and prosperous life. Rest assured, things will only get better!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The old man's eyes filled with tears.
Looking at the bustling construction scene, Ying Zheng was filled with emotion. More than a decade ago, he had suffered countless humiliations here, but now he had returned as the ruler of the world. The world had changed, but he had never forgotten the vow he made back then.
"Pass down the order," he suddenly spoke, "spread my decree throughout the land: from this day forward, all cities must be standardized. All post-war reconstructions must use new building materials. Let the people live in good houses!"
"And..." he gazed into the distance, "double the height of the walls of Handan. I want this city to become the northern gateway of my Great Qin!"
"Yes, sir!" The crowd responded in unison.
As night fell, standing atop the city walls of Handan, Ying Zheng gazed upon this city about to be reborn, his heart filled with countless emotions.
More than a decade ago, he experienced the darkest period of his life here. But it was that experience that strengthened his resolve to unify the world after he ascended the throne.
Now, he has finally realized his dream. And this city, which holds so many of his memories, will greet the arrival of a great era with a brand new look.
"Your Majesty," Meng Tian said softly, "Shall we return to the palace to rest?"
"No rush." Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back. "Let me take another look. By the way, I'll go to Jicheng tomorrow and see how the reconstruction is going..." His gaze turned north.
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