Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

The first year of Qin Shi Huang's reign.

Xianyang Palace.

"You audacious assassin! How dare you attempt to assassinate the King!"

The shout echoed throughout the hall.

Countless armored soldiers dressed in Qin-style clothing and wielding long spears surrounded the main hall, their blades pointing directly at a young man dressed in tattered sportswear.

The atmosphere inside the main hall was extremely oppressive.

No one expected that after the Qin Dynasty unified the seven kingdoms, there would still be assassins entering the palace to commit murder.

"Your Majesty, the thief has been captured. Please grant him his punishment!"

Then an old man, over sixty years old, with graying temples but a robust and imposing figure, and a cold and ruthless face, stepped forward, bowed, and shouted.

This man was none other than Meng Tian, ​​a fierce general of the Qin Dynasty!

"I already said, I'm not an assassin, I'm a time traveler."

Tang Yu glanced at Meng Tian with a helpless expression, thinking to himself, "Didn't I almost shoot you dead just now?"

Is it really necessary to be so petty?

However, with knives and axes at his side, even though Tang Yu was full of resentment, he dared not make any rash moves.

As for why he ended up in this situation, that's a long story.

Six months ago, Tang Yu traveled to the Qin Dynasty.

This unified empire, which only existed for a short time in history.

Since fate has already allowed him to transmigrate and live a mediocre life, that's naturally not what Tang Yu wants.

Not to mention, he brought with him not only memories of his past life, but also a personal space that he still doesn't understand.

This space can be refreshed with various modern items at irregular intervals.

Toilet paper, lighters... even a double-barreled shotgun!

Moreover, given the size of this space, Tang Yu had no doubt that this thing could potentially be used to build an aircraft carrier in the future.

But no matter what, with such a treasure blessing him, if he doesn't do something, he would be letting down his ancestors!

So Tang Yu traveled all the way to Xianyang City.

And then, this is how it happened...

"Traveler?"

A majestic man dressed in a long black robe and wearing an imperial crown sat high in the hall. A jeweled curtain obscured his face, but he exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression.

This person was none other than the First Emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng!

The First Emperor raised an eyebrow and waved his hand with interest: "Come! Come ten steps closer, let me take a closer look."

The voice just fell.

Meng Tian, ​​who was standing nearby, suddenly changed his expression: "Your Majesty, this person is dressed strangely, behaves absurdly, and has an unknown origin. Please be careful, Your Majesty!"

"It's alright! I am ordained by Heaven, so why would I fear a mere assassin?"

With a wave of his sleeve, the First Emperor displayed his imperial demeanor.

Tang Yu, neither humble nor arrogant, stepped forward ten paces.

But I couldn't help but laugh. Anyone who has studied history knows that you're a master of "circling around pillars," so of course you're not worried.

"How dare you! You do not bow before the king!"

Upon seeing this, Meng Tian roared again, his voice deafening.

Old man Deng, you talk a lot!

Tang Yu glanced at Meng Tian with a hint of resentment, but since things had come to this point, he could only reluctantly bow and say, "Bow! Of course I bow! But this junior's bow is not to the Emperor of Great Qin, but to the ancestors of my Great Xia!"

"Oh? What do you mean?"

As expected, Tang Yu's humble yet assertive attitude immediately piqued the First Emperor's interest even more.

"As I have said, I am not actually a person of the Great Qin Dynasty, but come from two thousand years later. Therefore, what is wrong with me treating you with the courtesy due to a junior?" Tang Yu said calmly.

"Two thousand years from now! Is this really true?"

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor's expression suddenly froze.

But Meng Tian suddenly sneered: "He knows the way to travel through time and is well-versed in the changes of heaven and earth. In that case, isn't this person a god?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding ministers burst into laughter.

The Qin Dynasty was founded on military force and revered Legalism, so there were few believers in supernatural or superstitious beliefs.

So when they heard Meng Tian's words, they couldn't help but laugh.

more importantly.

Even if they are gods, shouldn't they be able to ride the clouds and move mountains and overturn seas?

How could I be like this now, imprisoned in the palace, with long spears pressing down on me and I powerless to do anything?

Where is there even a trace of otherworldly elegance in this?

"Your Majesty! This man is spreading heresy and deceiving the people. He is undoubtedly a remnant of the six kingdoms. I beg Your Majesty to immediately order his execution and display his head to the public, so as to demonstrate the laws of our Great Qin and deter such villains!"

As expected of a pragmatist, Meng Tian didn't even glance at Tang Yu after speaking, and immediately drew his sword.

Clang——

The sharp blade was drawn, its cold light gleaming.

It was as if the First Emperor would not hesitate to cut off Tang Yu's head if he simply nodded.

Old Deng, I've put up with you for too long!

Despite the tense atmosphere, Tang Yu remained completely calm and even glared at Meng Tian.

Because he knew that the moment Meng Tian uttered the word "immortal"...

He won't die anytime soon.

as predicted.

The First Emperor ignored Meng Tian's subsequent words, staring solemnly at Tang Yu: "Since you are a celestial being, you must possess extraordinary abilities? If that is truly the case... I will spare your life!"

"But if not, do you know what the consequences are for deceiving me?"

As soon as the words were spoken, the temperature in the entire hall seemed to plummet, and a chill swept through.

The First Emperor's words, though not loud, carried boundless majesty and oppression.

If this were an ordinary person, their legs would probably be weak with fear by now.

Tang Yu felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.

Having traveled through time, he naturally knew that the First Emperor at this time was obsessed with seeking immortality.

Unfortunately, even a great emperor of all time could not escape this fate.

Tang Yu is certainly not a god.

But he knew that none of that mattered right now.

He went to great lengths to appear before the First Emperor, all for this moment.

If he doesn't answer well, Meng Tian's sharp blade might just fall on his neck.

Tang Yu took a deep breath and then said in a deep voice, "This junior has no extraordinary abilities. I am merely from a later era, and therefore know some of His Majesty's deeds!"

"Your Majesty has launched campaigns against the northern barbarians and conquered the Baiyue in the south! You have built the Great Wall and constructed the Straight Road! You have standardized writing, cart axles, and weights and measures! This is Your Majesty's monumental achievement!"

"Touring the four seas to awe the world! Performing the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai to report to Heaven and appease the people—all these were Your Majesty's doing! Now, Your Majesty, are you willing to believe this junior?"

Tang Yu finished speaking the last word.

The vast hall fell into a deathly silence.

Many people had no idea what Tang Yu was talking about.

However, trusted ministers such as Wang Jian and Ying Xi all showed expressions of shock.

It should be noted that almost everything Tang Yu said concerned national policies that were being discussed during this period.

These matters, such as cart tracks, writing, and weights and measures, have only recently been determined, while the Northern Expedition and the Southern Expedition remain unresolved to this day.

But no matter what, these are all secrets of the Qin Dynasty!

How could Tang Yu possibly have foreseen the future?

Or……

In an instant, those who reacted quickly turned pale and subconsciously looked towards the main hall.

as predicted.

Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, the First Emperor was not pleased at all; in fact, his expression instantly turned ashen.

After his cold gaze swept over the group of trusted ministers, they were terrified.

Then, staring at Tang Yu, his voice was as cold as iron: "To have revealed such a secret in a single sentence, that's truly a remarkable skill!"

puff-

Upon hearing this, several people immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty, you are wise to know that we have never divulged a single word of the court's secrets!"

The First Emperor ignored the warnings. With such a secret leaked, he already harbored murderous intent. At the moment, he was only curious about one thing.

"I ask you, why do you address me as Your Majesty, instead of Your Majesty?"

Tang Yu smiled.

Then, without flinching, he looked directly at Ying Zheng.

"Because Your Majesty's achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and your virtue is superior to that of the Five Emperors, you are not entitled to the title of King."

"Am I right, Your Majesty!"