Chapter One: The Soul Returns to the Great Qin, Prince Fusu

This father is the most esteemed person in the world. Dressed in dark attire, both upper and lower garments are of a deep hue. His nose is prominent, and his gaze is sharp enough to pierce through the hearts of all. He has a robust stature, and at first glance, he exudes an imposing presence. However, he becomes much more restrained when Fusu sits cross-legged.

Suddenly, a eunuch hurriedly ran over. Fusu frowned slightly, feeling a sense of foreboding. This eunuch, named Li, was Fusu's trusted aide, responsible for managing the many eunuchs under Fusu's command. At this time, some of the eunuchs were also from good families, not all of them were castrated individuals. Additionally, Li had the task of conveying messages, a duty that Fusu had previously assigned to him.

At this moment, Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng said: "I trust that Marquis Sheng and Lu Sheng will provide more, and that treasures and beautiful women are all promised." After saying this, he paused for a moment. Meng Yi remained silent and expressionless, while Li Si slightly furrowed his brows. Fu Su, on the other hand, was focused, observing his nose and then his heart, listening attentively.

At this moment, seeing that their lies were about to be exposed among the scholars, Hou Sheng and Lu Sheng said: "The First Emperor, by nature, is harsh and self-willed. He rose against the feudal lords and unified the realm, believing that no one in history could match him. He exclusively relied on the prison officials, who gained his favor. Although there are seventy doctors' degrees, they are not utilized. The Chancellor and the great ministers all receive their positions based on their accomplishments, relying on the Emperor. The Emperor delights in using punishment and execution as a means of intimidation, causing the people to fear punishment and cling to their positions, daring not to be fully loyal. All matters, big and small, are decided by the Emperor. Such greed for power makes it impossible to seek the elixir of immortality. Thus, he perished." What are these words? A heap of insults, and not to mention that most of them are not in accordance with reality and are extremely biased. However, they happened to encounter scholars from the Eastern countries, who were deeply affected by the memories of their fallen states. Consequently, discussions naturally intensified, and with the principle of 'three people make a tiger,' the reputation of the First Emperor was significantly tarnished. However, they happened to encounter scholars from the Eastern countries, who were deeply affected by the memories of their fallen states. Consequently, discussions naturally intensified, and with the principle of 'three people make a tiger,' the reputation of the First Emperor was significantly tarnished.

Good, Fusu

The other individual, Chancellor Li Si, sat upright and composed, his gaze unwavering. According to the information held by Fusu, this chancellor of the Qin Empire conducted himself with meticulous precision in every action, skillfully balancing the need to respect the authority of the First Emperor while maintaining his own dignity as chancellor. Such a figure placed considerable pressure on Fusu

Fusu still harbored some ulterior motives, prioritizing the strict investigation of Lu and Hou while merely conducting a thorough inquiry into the raucous Confucian scholars. This was a tactic to shift the First Emperor's attention by changing the subject.

Fusu felt a tremor in his heart, knowing that the dramatic moment was approaching

Stretching his arms, Fu Su still felt somewhat unaccustomed to his current body. His original physique was not particularly robust, but it was sufficient to deal with a few petty thieves. However, this current body was indeed rather frail. Although he inherited the excellent bloodline of the Ying clan, his physical condition could only be described as barely adequate.

I had made an agreement with these two alchemists regarding the day of the elixir, yet unexpectedly, they both betrayed me. I am filled with great anger! What do you think should be the punishment for these two individuals?

In a past life, Xiao Yu could not bear to look back, for despite possessing abundant talent, there was no opportunity to showcase it. Many of the unbearable memories have now dissipated, and the Xiao Yu of the past has perished. Today, only Fu Su remains in this sky

These more than 2,000 students are what are referred to as the "scholars." The First Emperor was also very generous towards these individuals. As he himself stated, "I have collected books from all over the world; those that are of no use have been discarded, and I have summoned numerous scholars of literature and techniques, wishing to promote peace." Therefore, the Qin regime not only bestowed great honors upon the 70 holders of doctorates but also treated the scholars and the books with "great respect and generosity."

According to you, how should it be done

After listening, the First Emperor cast a glance at Fusu and fell silent

Then Lu Shenghou fled hastily, leaving behind the scholars who were strictly guarded by the soldiers

In the palace of Xianyang

On the left is Meng Yi, who ranks among the upper nobility and is a scion of a prominent military family in the Qin Empire. Meng Yi's grandfather, Meng Ao, and his father, Meng Wu, were both renowned generals of the Qin state, risking their lives in numerous battles, capturing dozens of cities, and making significant contributions to the unification of China by the First Emperor. His elder brother is Meng Tian, who is famously known as the greatest warrior of China.

However, when Emperor Qin Shi Huang bestowed his grace, the recipients may not have appreciated it. These individuals were intellectuals from various Eastern states, who, with the pride and reserve characteristic of scholars, regarded such favors as a matter of course and looked down upon Qin culture. Under the oppression of administrative power in Xianyang, they could not restrain their tongues. They often discussed and debated the merits and faults of Emperor Qin's policies, which was not inherently wrong. Emperor Qin had a broad mind that could accommodate such discourse. They often discussed and debated the merits and faults of Emperor Qin's policies, which was not inherently wrong. Emperor Qin had a broad mind that could accommodate such discourse

According to the Qin law: Those who make promises but do not fulfill them shall be executed. Those who deceive the sovereign and commit treason shall be beheaded and displayed to the public. Li Si, as the Chancellor, naturally responded first. According to his interpretation, under the Qin law, those who fail to fulfill their promises must be executed. As for the latter statement, whether deceiving the sovereign and committing treason is included in the Qin law remains uncertain

In the deep of night, outside the vast palace, Fusu sat alone in the courtyard. The palace maids suppressed their footsteps, daring not to make a sound, as they carried the palace lanterns. The eunuchs stood at the four corners, ready to await the commands of this second most esteemed person in the realm.

Fu Su could no longer contemplate the matter: "Someone, go to the Xianyang Palace."

"Yes." The palace maids and temple attendants were well-trained, guiding the way and holding lamps, each performing their duties. This made Fusu feel a wave of emotion. He then thought of his current situation; Fusu was not specialized in criminal law, but had a great fondness for Confucianism and enjoyed studying the various schools of thought. Therefore, he had always been resisted by Li Si, leading to much discord within the court. However, Meng Yi... Fusu sighed inwardly. He did not think of anything else and closed his eyes in contemplation on the shoulder litter. Thus, he had always been resisted by Li Si, leading to much discord within the court. However, Meng Yi... Fusu sighed inwardly. He did not think of anything else and closed his eyes in contemplation on the shoulder litter.

Meng Yi sat on the left, while Li Si sat on the right. Both remained silent. When Fusu entered and saw the scene before him, he felt a slight sense of relief. The Chancellor is the head of all officials, wielding considerable power, yet under the suppression of the First Emperor, it is noteworthy that the trusted minister Meng Yi could occupy the left position, indicating that there may still be room for maneuver in this situation

This time, it is also the first occasion for Xin Fusu to seriously examine these three individuals who have left a significant mark in history.

The term "all living beings" has its origins. At the time of the initial unification of the nation, Emperor Qin Shi Huang did not intend to employ forceful measures in the cultural realm. As an outstanding politician, his political acumen was absolutely top-notch. Naturally, he would not be superstitious about military power. Therefore, Emperor Qin summoned knowledgeable and esteemed intellectuals from across the land to Xianyang. He collected a vast number of classical texts from the courts and the populace of the six states and employed over seventy individuals with doctoral degrees. He tasked them with managing these books and selecting those that were necessary for the empire. Additionally, he ordered more than two thousand students to work under the doctoral degree holders.

Ying Zheng glanced at the entering Fu Su, whose body remained frail, and felt a slight displeasure. However, he quickly concealed it and gestured for Fu Su to sit down on the left.

However, precisely because of this, Fusu was even more reluctant to express words that were inconsistent with the future of the empire's crown prince in such a sensitive situation

This is clearly a test for Fusu. Lu Shenghou, due to the favor of Emperor Shihuan, held a relatively high position among the scholars. Seeing that the lies were about to be exposed, he chose to scold Emperor Shihuan in order to gain fame. This allowed him to escape, but it brought immense trouble to the scholars in the city

The emperor sits above, with bamboo slips spread out. There is a hidden anger on his face

Mr. Lu and Mr. Hou are indeed unforgivable. What the Chancellor has said is, in my opinion, very true. However, these two individuals possess despicable character and have made baseless remarks about Your Majesty. A thorough investigation should be conducted.

The person in the courtyard is dressed in a dark robe and wears a look of distress. His facial features do not exhibit the typical resolute and rugged lines of a Qin person; instead, they resemble those of a Central Plains individual, appearing much softer. His already handsome face seems to possess an additional touch of gentleness, exuding an air of scholarly elegance. However, this does not please his father, the First Emperor, the most powerful ruler in the world who instills fear across the realm. He believes that his eldest son is too weak and lacks decisiveness. Therefore, he prefers Hu Hai, who better aligns with his expectations, and on several occasions during his tours, the eldest son has not been given the opportunity to accompany him.

Now, the First Emperor has asked Fusu to speak, which carries a significant evaluative meaning. This immediately places Fusu in a dilemma, as not only are there numerous alchemists discussing the matter alongside Lord Lu and others, but there are also many Confucian scholars among them. Fusu would not feel remorse if they were executed, but the key issue is that many of these scholars support him. Thinking of this, Fusu feels a headache, as the Confucian faction is an important force backing him. Fusu's greatest advantage in terms of succession is being the legitimate eldest son; according to the rites of Zhou or Confucian thought, he is naturally the rightful heir in terms of legal lineage. Furthermore, the Emperor is not completely disappointed in Fusu; he simply dislikes Fusu's timidity. Regarding the selection of the heir, the Emperor has not yet expressed any clear stance. Consequently, many who secretly favor Huhai are left feeling disheartened.

This person is Fusu

However, the developments of events and the book fair did not proceed according to Qin Shi Huang's original intentions. These holders of doctorates and scholars are representatives of the old era, filled with outdated culture and retrogressive thoughts, believing that the Confucian ideals of the Zhou Li are all beneficial. Therefore, they not only fail to assist in strengthening the ideology of autocratic rule, but instead criticize and comment on Qin Shi Huang's actions.

I, your humble servant, am here

However, the soul of Fusu, the heir to the Qin Empire, has long since been replaced; this Fusu is not the same as that Fusu, and at the very least, he is no longer merely the original Fusu. Within the body of this imperial prince resides the soul of an ordinary second-tier university student named Xiao Yu from the twenty-first century.

Meng Yi

These matters are all clearly known to Fusu, as the eldest son of the emperor, his access to information far surpasses that of many others. He is even aware of the intricate details and secrets involved.

Young Master, His Majesty has summoned the Chancellor and General Meng Yi to discuss matters at the Xianyang Palace tonight. His Majesty has summoned you to attend. The Chancellor is Li Si, who last year advised Emperor Shi Huang, saying that foolish scholars "are insincere in their hearts when inside, and gossip in the streets when outside; they do not regard the ruler as their name, and consider different paths as superior, leading the masses to slander." This initiated the event known in history as the burning of books and burying of scholars. ... And tonight ... last year, Chancellor Li Si advised Emperor Shi Huang, saying that foolish scholars "are insincere in their hearts when inside, and gossip in the streets when outside; they do not regard the ruler as their name, and consider different paths as superior, leading the masses to slander." This initiated the event known in history as the burning of books and burying of scholars. ... And tonight ...

Fusu scrutinized carefully as Meng Yi donned his court attire. Upon noticing Fusu's gaze, he offered a slight smile in response. The smile was gentle, instantly evoking a sense of fondness. However, Fusu could perceive the determination in Meng Yi's eyes. This was a person who would never waver once a decision was made. Fusu felt a slight chill in his heart; this Meng Yi was not to be underestimated.

The son of the minister believes that this matter should be thoroughly investigated. Investigate the wild remarks against the current emperor, pursue the two individuals, Hou and Lu, and arrest those who are direct relatives of these two. Severe punishment must be meted out! Fu Su let out a barely audible sigh, quietly awaiting the emperor's response