The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"The first among the emperors who fled south?"

"They've already moved south, why do they still want to pick the tallest among the short?"

Li Er thought about it for a while, but still couldn't quite figure it out.

After the elites fled south, how can those worthless people still be divided into winners and losers?

This is just too bizarre!

Even if a winner could be determined among these trash, would they really be worthy of being on the list of immortals?

Although this list is no longer a list of wise rulers.

The phrase "but it's hard to accept" isn't necessarily a negative term; it's more of a compliment.

Trash doesn't even deserve to be called trash!

"Ahem, Li Er, the emperors who crossed the Yangtze River to the south that the immortal mentioned should not be those useless people from the Jin Dynasty."

Old Zhu coughed twice.

"That's the useless Southern Song Dynasty under Zhao Gou? Is he his descendant?"

Clearly, Li Er hadn't noticed the conversation between Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhao Kuangyin on the sky screen.

However, even if you pay attention, you'll likely still encounter the same questions.

After all, in his opinion, even if he was stronger than Zhao Gou, he estimated that he was only slightly stronger due to being influenced by what he saw and heard.

At most, they'll go from kneeling down like dogs to bowing down and submitting to the emperor.

This might have been a significant improvement for officials in the Southern Song Dynasty, but for him, it made no difference.

"It was indeed Zhao Gou who founded the Southern Song Dynasty, but he was not a descendant of Zhao Gou. To be precise, he should be a descendant of Zhao Heizi."

"And he is far superior to Zhao Gou!"

It's far stronger than just a little bit!

Upon seeing this evaluation, Zhao Kuangyin was instantly excited.

See? Even in the Song Dynasty, there are still people who can stand up for us!

Even someone like Old Zhu gave such an evaluation, which means that this descendant is definitely not bad!

Moreover, he is a descendant of Zhao Da, which can be described as a double blessing!

"Oh? A dog father can have a tiger cub?"

The others also became interested.

Even if he was of Zhao Da's bloodline, if he wanted to inherit the throne, he must have already been adopted by Zhao Gou.

It's truly remarkable that he didn't turn out badly under the tutelage of such a scoundrel.

"The only pity is that he was born at the wrong time."

Old Zhu spoke with regret.

"Wait a moment, where am I?"

Ying Zheng, who rarely participated in the discussion, couldn't hold back any longer.

The review of the list of wise rulers is not over yet, so why are you already discussing the next list?

What?

Am I not human?

What's wrong with you guys?!

"Emperor Qin Shi Huang, everyone knows what you have done throughout your life."

Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile.

"Though the crime is committed in this era, the merit is also for future generations."

However, for some unknown reason, Emperor Sun suddenly reappeared at this moment.

"What merit that lasts for a thousand years? The Qin Dynasty was a short-lived dynasty that perished after only two generations. If it weren't for the title of the First Emperor, how could Ying Zheng have made it onto the list of wise rulers, and even ranked in the top four!"

"Unification is the general trend of the world. Even without Ying Zheng, someone else would have stepped forward. The Qin state built up its strength over six generations. Anyone could have done the same. Just as he relied on Bai Qi and Li Si in the face of challenges, he also relied on the strength of others in his own history. That is something to boast about."

"If we're talking about true heroes, I only acknowledge Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. He founded the Han Dynasty, which lasted for four hundred years, and governed the world with benevolence. This is the mark of a wise ruler. What virtue or ability does Ying Zheng have to be on par with Emperor Gaozu?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's expression changed.

Is this an attempt to completely deny everything he has done?

Ironically, after these words were spoken, quite a few people didn't think there was anything wrong with them.

Even on the sky, many emperors who had never spoken before were agreeing with Emperor Sun.

It's as if simply being able to bring down Ying Zheng would prove that the immortals' judgment was unfair.

As long as they can prove this, they will still have the nerve to say that they are wise rulers and that they should have had the opportunity to be on the list of wise rulers.

"absurd!"

On the contrary, Liu Bang, who was singled out for praise, couldn't sit still.

In the past, when he saw the First Emperor on his tour, he would only think that a true man should act like that, and that if given the chance, he could take the throne.

But after he truly founded the Han Dynasty and sat on the throne, he realized just how terrifying Ying Zheng's vision and abilities were.

Moreover, as an emperor, wouldn't it be more appropriate to make good use of the people under his command than to do everything personally?

"If you can't speak properly and don't understand the achievements of the Qin Emperor, then don't bother to say anything. Even I wouldn't dare to say such a thing, yet you have the nerve to boast about me."

After reading these words, Li Er nodded in satisfaction.

If Liu Bang truly agreed with Sun Quan, then he planned to criticize both of them together.

"The immortals' judgment must have had its purpose. How dare such short-sighted people question the immortals and evaluate the First Emperor?"

"Unification is the inevitable trend of the world. I agree with this statement. Even without the First Emperor, there would have been successors."

"But will those who come after him truly possess the same courage and determination as the First Emperor?"

The Ming Dynasty.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang disliked Ying Zheng, feeling that he did not cherish the people, imposed heavy taxes, and was a tyrant.

However, he agreed with what Li Er said.

The First Emperor was a man of great talent and ambition, a fact that no one can deny.

His pace was indeed too hurried.

Perhaps if we had endured for a few more generations and cultivated more Qin officials, we would have been able to handle things more easily after unification was achieved in the future.

However, Ying Zheng could not guarantee that the future king of Qin would be as talented and ambitious as he was.

He doesn't believe in the idea that there will be successors!

Just as they were arguing, subtitles appeared on the screen.

[Top Ten Wise Rulers in History]

One of the top four: Qin Emperor, Ying Zheng!

Establish a unified dynasty!

The First Emperor, the Ancestral Dragon, Ying Zheng!

As the final list of wise rulers was compiled, the comments on the screen suddenly quieted down.

Most people's understanding of the First Emperor from historical records consists of just two words.

tyrant!

Even if he did indeed establish a unified empire, he could not erase the fate of the Qin Dynasty, which ended after only two generations.

Furthermore, many Confucian classics record the miserable plight of the common people at the bottom of the Qin Dynasty.

They levied exorbitant taxes and imposed heavy corvée labor.

The forced construction of the Great Wall, the Epang Palace, and the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum resulted in these three places becoming burial grounds for countless people.

After searching through Confucian classics, most people can't even find a few words of praise for the First Emperor.

Almost everyone was belittling Ying Zheng.

Before this review began, few people thought he would be a wise ruler.

Throughout thousands of years, people have generally described him as not incompetent, but tyrannical!

Even if this list of wise rulers really ranked him among the top four, most people would still disagree.

That is why so many people agree with what Sun Quan said.

Even though Liu Bang, Li Er, and others spoke up for Ying Zheng, most people still didn't think they had done anything wrong.

Compared to the foresight of these people, they are more willing to believe the records in Confucian classics over the years, as well as their own understanding.

Now, looking at the words on the sky, they quieted down, simply waiting.

They wait to find loopholes in the immortals' assessment, then refute them, and finally overturn the fairness of this list of wise rulers.

In this way, many people can continue to indulge in the dream of being a wise and benevolent ruler throughout the ages.

But will they really get what they want?