After broadcasting the ancient times live, I handed the system over to the state.

The canopy opened as usual, and Ying Zheng had gotten into the habit of having a simple meal before looking at the canopy at this time.

Looking at the sky is not an easy task for them either.

First, there's the sheer volume of information, and then there's the constant provocation of one's own emotions.

Secondly, there's the question of whether current political events need to be changed based on the weather conditions.

Unbeknownst to them, the attendants who recorded the information from the heavens had become the most sought-after figures, as they were able to frequently meet with the emperor and know his first reaction.

At this time of year, Ying Zheng would also move his office outside, to a spot facing the sky.

Now there are more papers on his desk, and he has come to like these convenient papers. They are lightweight, can record a lot of information, and can also be used to draw simple diagrams.

The problem is that these papers are not easy to preserve, and the Mohists are still working on improving them. Yesterday, the Mohists even presented a bicycle-like object with wooden wheels and hinges that required a lot of labor and iron.

At that time, the widespread use of iron was a challenge, so this bicycle was quite expensive and far from being the means by which Ying Zheng envisioned it as a means of transportation to replace horses.

But it's already a very good prototype.

Previously, Ying Zheng had also ordered a temporary halt to the construction of the Great Wall and his own mausoleum, and instead began to study the firearms of later generations to see if there was any way to overcome them.

Those sorcerers who were to be torn apart by chariots or five horses had some good ideas; they said that the way those muskets exploded was very similar to when they were exploding their furnaces.

Ying Zheng did not immediately kill them, but still made them suffer torture to conduct research, preferably with the Mohists, and the Gongshu family should also be involved.

As for his own mausoleum, Ying Zheng felt that it needed more protection, so he temporarily suspended its construction and allowed some of the corvée laborers to return home to farm.

The woman appearing in the sky was elegant and dignified, especially her ever-smiling demeanor, which made her seem very gentle and approachable. Her eyes, which had never left the ivory tower, were very clear.

Zhu Qinggu waved his hand, "Has everyone eaten?"

The answers below were still varied, whether they hadn't eaten, were eating, or had eaten, they all said they weren't lacking food.

"In any case, let's get into today's live broadcast and start by talking about why we have an Olympic complex."

"Because of that century of humiliation."

Zhu Qinggu released several photos, and seeing those photos made everyone feel psychologically uncomfortable.

People in the late Qing Dynasty looked at the sky with numbness, because that was their daily routine.

A person lay on their side on a tatami mat, their eyes hunched and numb, a pipe in their hand.

[A group of people, like the one in front, were holding pipes. They were listless, devoid of energy, and utterly dejected, as if their pipes were the only thing that existed in the world.]

People from other dynasties were also shocked to see those people so numb, like dead men, skin and bones like skeletons.

"Do you remember the Opium War we mentioned before? Opium has a long history in China. It is said that it was introduced during the Han Dynasty, but it was first recorded in the Tang Dynasty, when it was called Afurong. During the Song Dynasty, it was called Yingsu."

"Initially, this was a medicine for saving lives, but in the late Qing Dynasty, Britain introduced opium into China in order to sell more goods there."

"Opium is addictive; once you start using it, you can never get enough of it."

The screen displayed numerous videos and images to educate the public about the dangers of this substance. The images showed numb people, festering skin, emaciated bodies, and the irrational behavior of those who had taken it, all of which horrified those watching.

Physicians such as Sun Simiao, who were holding a medical exchange meeting under the advocacy of Li Shimin, remembered that opium had such effects and were also filled with lingering fear.

This thing can even destroy a person's spirit, and then more people are destroyed, and the whole country is destroyed.

The emperors of the Han Dynasty immediately sent people to check whether such medicine was being used in the palace.

People from other dynasties also remembered this, and whenever they thought of it, they would repeatedly recall those terrifying scenes of festering skin and beings that were neither human nor ghost.

"During the late Qing Dynasty, opium smoking was rampant, and we were also called the Sick Man of East Asia."

"Initially, this was a mockery of the Qing government's corruption, but it gradually became a mockery of the physical constitution of the Chinese nation."

Zhu Qinggu released a video clip with a sign that read, "Chinese and dogs not allowed."

Zhu Qinggu knew that this statement was a rumor, but every time he saw this passage, he would think of the humiliation that the Chinese people had experienced during that time.

This statement enraged the ancients under the sky.

That's treating them like dogs—it's an utter disgrace!

"Yinshan must go! These foreigners from England and France must also die!!!" Zhu Yuanzhang roared in fury.

Thinking about why I drove out the Tartars and restored China, wasn't it all for the sake of having a way to survive?

Comparing Chinese people to dogs is an insult to the nation.

Anyone with a shred of courage would charge forward with a roar, determined to fight to the death!

Even some spineless literati in the Song Dynasty spat and almost ground their teeth to dust.

From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, people in ancient times were unusually angry.

If they could get there then, they would turn this place into ruins, chop these people up and feed them to the dogs—but even the dogs wouldn't eat these worthless bastards!

"Outrageous! Outrageous!" Li Shimin tried to suppress his anger, but he couldn't contain it any longer. He immediately drew his longsword and chopped down the long table. "I swear I will not rest until I avenge this!"

"How can my descendants, the great nation of China, endure such humiliation?!"

……

Even Zhu Qinggu said this through gritted teeth, "It is because of opium that we are more vigilant in modern times. After all, experiencing such a thing once is enough!"

She also released some edited video clips, all of which were strong propaganda about the country's efforts in combating drugs.

"More than a hundred years later, Lin Zexu, who destroyed opium at Humen, probably never imagined that he would be the only person to enjoy human sacrifice today." Zhu Qinggu revealed a kind smile.

"Actually, it's a joke, but whether it's true or not, I'm willing to believe it!"

She gave a brief explanation of the "Burning of Opium at Humen," and then talked about the practice of human sacrifice: "Every year on June 26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, provinces execute a group of drug traffickers to comfort the spirits of anti-drug pioneers like Lin Zexu."

“Even thieves who break in to steal will report to the police if they see drugs. Even poppies that look like corn poppies in a neighbor’s yard will be reported… You can imagine how strong China’s anti-drug efforts are.”