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

This is a can of gasoline, and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?!

Tang Yu's eyes widened as he took a closer look, and he confirmed that he was not mistaken; it really was Daqin Heavy Industry!

In an instant, the cement problem that had been troubling him all day was solved. As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first!

Compared to these dirt roads, a smooth and wide road built with cement would be a great benefit to both business and governance.

More importantly, once the roads are repaired, and with my own Harley motorcycle, even a distance of several hundred kilometers will be a matter of traveling in a day or two.

If we can go even further and build a road all the way to the grasslands, you bunch of Hunnic barbarians, you think you're unparalleled in horsemanship and archery, come and have a go at me with your Harleys?

Ying Zheng noticed that the immortal master in front of him had been grinning foolishly ever since he gave the order, and finally couldn't help but interrupt him.

"Master Fang, I wonder if my actions were right or wrong?"

Listening to Zheng Ge's question, Tang Yu finally came to his senses. Imprisoning Zhao Gao and establishing Fusu as the crown prince did change part of the course of history, but the core problem was still not solved.

Alas, it's all due to the limitations of our time!

After letting out a long sigh, Tang Yu looked up at the tense Ying Zheng.

"Your Majesty, have you ever considered that while Zhao Gao and his ilk were partly responsible for the Qin Dynasty's downfall, we should also look for other reasons?"

As soon as Tang Yu finished speaking, a look of wild joy flashed across Ying Zheng's face, and he immediately bowed respectfully to Tang Yu.

"Please enlighten me, sage!"

Tang Yu quickly helped Zheng Ge up, feeling somewhat elated.

Holy crap! This is Qin Shi Huang! Who else in history has received this kind of treatment??

A moment later, Tang Yu and Ying Zheng sat cross-legged with a table in front of them.

Ying Zheng was unusually serious at this moment, as if he had returned to the time when he was still in school and humbly listening to lectures.

"Your Majesty need not call me Immortal, just call me Mr. Tang."

"The reason why the Qin state was destroyed lies partly with Your Majesty."

"You, my lord? How is that possible?"

After Ying Zheng shook his head, Tang Yu sighed with some regret.

"Your Majesty, the reason why Great Qin was able to unify the six kingdoms is because of its superior Qin laws. The Qin laws, which emphasize agriculture and warfare and are extremely strict, gave Qin a powerful fighting capability, making it like a war machine that was invincible wherever it went!"

Receiving praise from the immortal Tang Yu, a hint of pride unconsciously flashed across Ying Zheng's face.

Yes! This is his Qin Dynasty! The Qin Dynasty that unified the six kingdoms!

However, Tang Yu's next words shattered all his illusions.

"But has Your Majesty considered that the severity of Qin law, if used in war, could actually transform internal conflicts into something else?"

"But in times of peace, people will find these punishments unbearable and eventually rise up in rebellion."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng remained silent for a long time. If it had been anyone else who said this, Ying Zheng would probably have been furious. But now, Ying Zheng was seriously pondering the question raised in Tang Yu's words.

Even this ethereal immortal told me that there must be a reason why the laws of Qin were problematic!

After hesitating for a moment, Ying Zheng directly expressed his views on the Qin laws.

"Sir, the Qin law has first and foremost reduced the crime rate of the Qin people and the old Qin people to an extremely low level, and society is much more stable than before. The crime rate is much, much lower than that of the other six states. Is there still something lacking in the Qin law?"

Listening to Ying Zheng's words, Tang Yu knew that this view was due to the times.

But this world belongs to all people. Even in this feudal era, we must at least ensure that everyone can have a bite to eat and a sip of water so that they can survive!

Instead of answering Ying Zheng's question directly, Tang Yu turned around and had a guard bring them a Go set.

"I wonder if Your Majesty has ever played Go?"

"Of course I have some knowledge of this. Would you like to play a game with me, sir?"

Ying Zheng was also intrigued at this moment, after all, his Go skills were among the best in the six kingdoms.

He thought Tang Yu was trying to teach him a lesson through chess, but he didn't expect Tang Yu's unique answer.

"Of course we should play a game, but Your Majesty, since I am not familiar with Go, I am afraid the rules for our game will need to be changed."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng sensed a slight unease, but he still nodded hesitantly.

"Clap!"

"Clap!"

As the chess pieces fell onto the board, Ying Zheng's expression changed repeatedly, his face growing increasingly dark.

In just a moment, a large number of Ying Zheng's chess pieces had piled up in front of Tang Yu. After another piece was captured, Ying Zheng finally became restless.

"Sir, I don't understand why my chess piece was captured when only one gap was blocked?"

Tang Yu didn't say anything, but just smiled and watched Ying Zheng continue playing chess. Less than a minute later, Tang Yu captured 10 more of Ying Zheng's pieces.

Ying Zheng finally couldn't hold back any longer and spoke with a bitter expression.

"Sir, isn't this rule a bit unreasonable?"

Tang Yu then straightened up and looked at Ying Zheng, his tone carrying a hidden meaning.

"Yes, Your Majesty also finds this unreasonable. I only captured one of your pieces, so why would I capture the other nine pieces around it as well?"

"Why is it that even when His Majesty's pieces have other ways to survive, they are simply captured by me, with only one position blocked?"

"Your Majesty may think this rule is unreasonable, but do the common people think it is reasonable?"

Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, Ying Zheng's expression changed drastically.

Yes, he understood Tang Yu's meaning. These chess pieces were the people of Qin, and Tang Yu's rules were as strict as the laws of Qin!

For example, if one neighbor commits a crime, the other neighbors will be implicated. Isn't this like a game of chess where if one piece is captured, the other nine pieces will also suffer?

And the slightest violation of Qin law would result in exile, imprisonment, or even the cutting off of one's nose. How is this any different from what just happened on the chessboard?

Thinking back to the frustration and resentment he felt when he played chess, Ying Zheng suddenly felt a sense of clarity in his mind!

I knew that these criminal laws were harsh, but I had never experienced them on my own, so I felt okay.

Now that he is truly in pain, he realizes just how harsh and unfair the Qin laws are to these loyal and patriotic Qin people!

Looking at the few white pieces left on his chessboard, Ying Zheng stood up and bowed respectfully to Tang Yu.

"I have lost this round. Thank you for your guidance, sir!"