He can tolerate being treated like a abalone after his death, and he can tolerate Hu Hai's massacre of his brothers and sisters, but it is difficult for him to accept the fall of the Great Qin Dynasty in just two generations!
He spent so much effort, inherited his ancestors' spirit, conquered six countries and unified the world, finally fulfilling his ancestors' wishes. But now someone tells him that the Qin Dynasty disappeared after just two generations after him?
He thought he would push the Qin Dynasty to its peak of prosperity, but he couldn't hold out for more than several decades after his death. How can he have the face to meet his ancestors and forefathers?
"Zheng, we entrusted the Qin Dynasty to you, left you such a prosperous inheritance, allowing you to subdue the Six States and accomplish an unparalleled great achievement. But instead, you've brought the Qin Dynasty to its downfall within two generations..."
What should he answer when faced with the inquiries of his ancestors?
Although the fall of the Qin Dynasty was not directly in his hands, Hu Hai, his son, did not receive proper education and the wrong choice of successor was his fault.
"Zheng, how could you give birth to such a beast as Hu Hai? Why didn't you properly establish a successor in your lifetime, allowing this scoundrel to inherit the throne?"
If his ancestors asked him such questions, how should he explain?
Li Nian glanced secretly at the standing Ying Zheng lost in thought and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, the fall of the Qin Dynasty within two generations is a result of multiple factors. It is not solely because of the young public official Hu Hai and Zhao Gao."
Upon hearing Li Nian's words, Ying Zheng thought to himself, 'Are you implying that the 'multiple factors' contributing to the result also include me?'
"The fall of the Qin Dynasty within two generations is a result of multiple factors, and there are many theoretical explanations in later times. However, no matter what theory it is, there is a common consensus that the Qin Dynasty must perish!"
This is just as difficult for Ying Zheng to accept as the fall within two generations. If not for his consideration of imperial dignity, he wanted to directly charge down and grab Li Nian's neck, angrily questioning: "Explain to me what it means for the Qin Dynasty to 'must perish'? Explain it well!"
The Qin Dynasty, which he toiled so hard to build, is regarded as bound to fall; it is truly hard for him to accept that!
His Qin Dynasty is so unloved, isn't it? Why do so many people want to see it collapse?
"What Hu Hai, Zhao Gao, and others have done is to speed up the process and move the result forward. If Your Majesty wants to know the reasons for the fall of the Qin Dynasty as believed in later times, humble servant can explain it to Your Majesty. However, that involves many aspects and cannot be explained clearly at this moment."
Indeed, there is no hurry to seek the answer immediately. As long as this person remains in the Qin Dynasty, he can be asked about it. Moreover, much information has already been gained from this person, and he also needs time to ponder and digest it, to make certain decisions.
Restraining the doubts and curiosity in his heart, Ying Zheng said, "Today, you have informed me of your background and aspirations. What do you want from me?"
Li Nian admitted, "To be honest with Your Majesty, humble servant wishes to obtain safety assurance and a good life from Your Majesty. Humble servant is just an ordinary person, afraid of death and pain, and enjoys pleasure. Only Your Majesty can fulfill the desires of humble servant in the Qin Dynasty."
Ying Zheng said, "You are quite honest, yet I do not believe you. How can an ordinary person know so much about these matters?"
Li Nian explained, "Your Majesty, the common people know so much because of the education they received. Important secrets in Your Majesty's eyes, which are known to everyone in later times, were also told to the common people. The later kingdoms are quite different from the Qin Dynasty. If Your Majesty wants to know, the common people can also explain to Your Majesty what happened in later times."
'The important secrets in our eyes are known to everyone in later times? Then in later times, won't everyone be literate and everyone know history?'
"What kind of world is it in the future?"
Ying Zheng thought in his heart, although I have seen photos and weapons of the later world, it is just a very small part. It cannot even be compared to an iceberg.
He did not ask immediately but said, "What you seek, I already know. I will fulfill your wish. I hope you will not disappoint my trust!"
Li Nian was overjoyed. With Ying Zheng's words as a guarantee, as long as he does not deliberately court death, he will no longer be in danger of losing his life in the Qin Dynasty, except for illness, which according to history, will not happen for at least eleven years.
The conversation turned, Ying Zheng said again, "But you must also know that your origins are special. I will not let you go free, and all your activities will be under my watchful eye."
Li Nian had known it would be this way before deciding to disclose his background, so there wasn't much disheartenment: "The common people understand. The common people don't want to whitefully receive Your Majesty's grace. They are willing to do their utmost for Your Majesty and the Qin Dynasty, helping the Qin Dynasty thrive and prosper."
This statement appears to be expressing loyalty to the First Emperor, but in reality, Li Nian is seeking an authorization from the First Emperor, an authorization that allows him to do certain things.
In the following, he will certainly be closely monitored by the First Emperor. Without his permission, he will be unable to do anything, even if he wanted to make a chair. Then how can he improve the living standards of this era?
It must first obtain the agreement of the First Emperor!
Li Nian also believes that the First Emperor will agree, because he comes from the future, and the First Emperor will undoubtedly want what Li Nian does to bring benefits to himself and the Qin Dynasty, thus allowing him to proceed with his actions.
As expected, Ying Zheng said, "You are thoughtful. In the future, you will reside in the Six Ying Palace. If you need anything, please report to me."
That means I am giving you the Six Ying Palace, and you can do whatever you want there. If you need anything, just let me know, and I will allocate money, grain, and manpower for you.
Allow Li Nian to do things, but the resources needed for Li Nian's actions are under his control. What he does must be reported to him, and his actions must be monitored by his people.
'Even if I have already proven that I come from the future, the First Emperor won't immediately trust me completely. He will still be on his guard, but this is normal! If the First Emperor trusts me without any conditions, I would suspect that he might want to chop off my brain.'
After a couple of inward sighs, Li Nian expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Ying Zheng said, "Is there anything else?"
Li Nian said, "There are indeed a few more things I need to tell Your Majesty!"
He has said enough today, but there are indeed some matters he needs to settle with Ying Zheng.
He glanced at the charger and mobile phone still held by Meng Yin, and Li Nian said, "Your Majesty, a mobile phone can run because of electrical energy. This object is called a 'charging power bank', which is specifically used to provide electrical energy for mobile phones. However, the electricity inside the charging power bank is not endless. Therefore, when the mobile phone is not in use, please allow humble servant to turn off the mobile phone and disconnect it from the charging power bank."
Hearing this, Ying Zheng also looked at the mobile phone and the charging power bank. He had originally wanted to experiment with playing with the phone, but now, according to this person's meaning, the mobile phone requires something called "electrical energy" to run. Although the charging power bank can provide electrical energy, it is limited.
Ying Zheng said, "Mobile phones require electrical energy from charging power banks. Then where does the electrical energy in the charging power bank come from? If the electrical energy in the charging power bank runs out, just refill it. Can't electricity be added to the charging power bank in my Qin Dynasty?"
Ying Zheng's question made Li Nian recall something. This charging power bank was the so-called "solar-powered charging power bank" that he bought on a certain eastern website.
Before purchasing it, the merchant had exaggeratedly claimed that as long as there was sunlight, it could be charged, and with it, he would never have to worry about his phone running out of battery in the wild.
But after purchasing it, he discovered that it was nothing more than a complete and utter intelligence tax. The solar charging power bank is not non-existent, but its charging efficiency is comparable to the great-grandmother's bound foot cloth of the merchant, which is stinky and long. Even under good weather conditions, it may take ten days or more to be fully charged.
However, now that he is in the Qin Dynasty, it seems to be somewhat useful...
