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

"A person like him is unprecedented, and whether there will be anyone like him in the future is impossible to verify."

Liu Bang sighed.

Even though there were many wise rulers in later generations, they were ranked among the top four alongside Qin Shi Huang on the list of wise rulers by the immortals.

But if it were them, without any prior experience, even if they built upon the achievements of six generations, would they really think about and make decisions as ahead of their time as Qin Shi Huang?

Perhaps yes, perhaps no, but they will leave some things to future generations of successors.

"Indeed, from this perspective, the historian's evaluation of him is somewhat biased."

Liu Che suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

While the First Emperor was indeed tyrannical and oppressive, he was not much different from others.

The only difference is that the laws are not as cruel as those of the Qin Dynasty.

So, if later historians recorded Ying Zheng as a tyrant, what about him?

How would the historians record him?

"Emperor Wu, in fact, you are quite similar. Many historians in later generations have placed Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han on the same level."

Old Zhu laughed.

Liu Che: “…”

"How should I put it? If you were to say that later generations would place me alongside him before the First Emperor's review of history, I might become furious."

"But after reviewing the entire summary, and with the immortal's words, 'His sins are in this era, but his merits surpass those of all ages,' I am quite pleased."

The immortal's evaluation of him in previous reviews seems to be similar.

In this light, it seems that later historians were quite farsighted to place the two together.

Not only are their actions similar, but it is also a relationship between the initiator and the perfecter.

However, what the First Emperor tried to accomplish in one generation was divided into four or even five generations to perfect during the Han Dynasty.

"That's why it's such a pity, such a lament."

“If he had followed the established procedures, the Qin Dynasty might not have perished after only two generations. But if he had been willing to entrust certain matters to his successors, then he would not have been the First Emperor.”

"He is clearly just a human being, yet he fantasizes about doing things beyond human capabilities."

"As the immortal said, perhaps he knew he was destined to fail, but he would still choose to do it anyway."

Unparalleled vision, and the courage to do what is impossible.

It may be understandable that the people of Qin would call him a tyrant, but for people of later generations, even if they don't like him, they should at least have some respect for him.

After all, the suffering was truly borne by the people of Qin, while the benefits were enjoyed by later generations.

"So it's true? First Emperor, when you started this, did you know you would fail?"

Old Zhu couldn't help but ask.

Ying Zheng: "?"

"How could I possibly fail? Forget about immortality, if I could live even a few decades longer, the Great Qin would never perish!"

"So you still think you will fail. Before the immortals' inventory comes out, you know you definitely can't live that long."

Li Er thought he was just being stubborn.

For someone like the First Emperor, getting him to back down is harder than climbing to heaven.

"However, to some extent, what you said is indeed correct."

"You can't fail, because some things are already a success once you start."

"You have planted the seed of unification in the hearts of each of them. Whoever overthrows the Qin Dynasty may continue what you have been doing."

But before he could finish speaking, Liu Bang became somewhat dissatisfied.

"Li Er, what you're saying is a bit off. If Xiang Yu had won this world instead of me, he would have simply restored the feudal system of the Zhou Dynasty."

"At that time, no matter what the First Emperor did, all his efforts will be completely erased!"

Li Er: "..."

I almost forgot about Xiang Yu!

This oddball, after witnessing the actions of the First Emperor, did not develop any ambition whatsoever, but instead lavishly enfeoffed various kings.

If Liu Bang hadn't stepped forward in the end, all of Ying Zheng's efforts would have been in vain.

To be honest, aside from his commendable feats in battle, Xiang Yu is truly someone whose every aspect makes one want to criticize him.

"Once the efforts of the First Emperor are erased, it will be even more difficult to unify the country in the future."

"So, when it comes to the achievement of unification, it was indeed the First Emperor who started it, but it also relied on the Emperor Gaozu to take over and until Emperor Wu completely perfected it."

"If it were someone else, this would probably have been a pipe dream."

Old Zhu suddenly felt a sense of relief.

If there had been no First Emperor to unify the country from the beginning, or if Xiang Yu had gained control of the country and reinstated the feudal system, could this vast land have become a complete dynasty?

Once the deep-seated belief in unification is gone, who knows what will happen in the future?

Fortunately, there are no "what ifs" in any of this.

Throughout Chinese history, from the First Emperor's conquest of the land, standardizing cart axles, writing, and ethics, to Emperor Wu's issuance of the Edict of Grace to eliminate the threat of the vassal states and to completely unify the dynasty's ideology by suppressing all other schools of thought and exclusively honoring Confucianism.

From then on, the concept of a unified dynasty was deeply ingrained in everyone's bones.

Once a dynasty collapses, only those who seek to achieve unification are true rulers, while those who only wish to maintain a secluded corner are nothing more than insignificant cowards!

This concludes the list of wise rulers.

As the words on the sky flashed by, images flickered.

Emperor Wen of Sui, during the Kaihuang era, was ordered to quell the rebellion and kept proclaiming himself to be the rightful heir to the throne, Emperor Taizong of Ming.

Among the three dynasties, Emperor Wen of Han was the foremost in terms of civil administration.

Emperor Taizu of Song, who unified China again after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

Emperor Guangwu of Han, also known as Emperor Shizu of Han, was the one who rebuilt the Han Dynasty after Wang Mang usurped the throne!

Emperor Wu of Han, who said, "If Kou can go there, so can I."

Emperor Gaozu of Han, who rose up in rebellion after slaying the white snake, established the Han Dynasty, which lasted for four hundred years.

Emperor Taizong of Tang was a man of dragon and phoenix bearing, with a countenance as bright as the sun and the moon.

Emperor Taizu of Ming drove out the Manchus and restored the Central Plains.

The First Emperor, who swept across the land and unified the country.

Each of these individuals made significant contributions, either to their own era or to future generations.

"We understand everything else, but there's one thing we don't understand: Fourth Brother, how did you become the successor in order of succession?"

Old Zhu agreed with the descriptions of others, but he didn't understand why Zhu Di insisted on his right of succession.

You acted on behalf of Heaven to quell the rebellion, and it's one thing to seize the throne from your nephe

Why do you still insist on saying you're the heir apparent?

What's wrong?

You mean, after we died, we conducted official business for four more years in the coffin, and then passed the throne to you?

Is that what you mean?

“Father, don’t worry about the details. Anyway, it was your decree to quell the rebellion. I’m following your decree, so how can it not be considered a succession order?”

"Besides, I even had a dream. In my dream, you passed the throne to me many times. It was definitely a matter of succession!"

Zhu Di said with a shameless grin.

what?

Father, you said you didn't appear in my dream?

impossible!

It's definitely because you're still alive!

You'll realize how good I am when you're dead!

Old Zhu: “…”

I don't know why, but I always feel a nameless anger rising inside me.

The belt has already been pulled out; I really want to pull out something.

The young Zhu Di during the Hongwu era: "?"

Dad, I didn't say anything!