ATPnovel Chapter 5 Spreading Heretical Words! We, your humble servants, implore Your Majesty to execute this
Chapter 5 Spreading Heretical Words! We, your humble servants, implore Your Majesty to execute this
Jiang Qing was so overwhelmed by the pressure that he could hardly breathe, but he did not back down. He stood up straight and looked at Ying Zheng with a firm gaze.
He knew that although the statement was cruel, it was the truth.
Only by revealing such a bombshell could Ying Zheng fully believe in his identity.
That's what would make him afraid to kill him easily.
Because he needs me, he needs to know more about the secrets of the future, in order to save the fate of the Qin Dynasty!
Jiang Qing's voice was slightly hoarse, but still clear:
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true. I come from two thousand years in the future, and history has already made that judgment!"
I dare not deceive Your Majesty, nor dare I curse the Great Qin; I am merely telling the truth.
"Your Majesty, you are a great emperor throughout history, possessing the extraordinary talent and ambition to unify the world. Just thinking about it makes it clear why!"
"Outrageous! You madman! How dare you spread heresies and curse my Great Qin!"
Right Chancellor Li Si was the first to rush out of the queue, slamming his ivory tablet on his palm with a "smack," his face flushed red with anger, and his beard and hair stood on end.
Although he was cunning and shrewd, he still had a deep affection for the Qin Dynasty. At this moment, he couldn't help but express his opinion and sternly rebuked Jiang Qing!
"Your Majesty has unified the world, with a strong army and strict laws. The Qin Dynasty is as solid as a rock. How could it perish after only two generations?"
You, a spy from the remnants of the six kingdoms, dare to spout nonsense here! You deserve to die a thousand deaths!
Li Si's voice was loud and clear, carrying the authority of a high-ranking official, instantly drowning out the chatter of the other officials.
He followed Ying Zheng for many years and witnessed firsthand the entire process of Qin's rise from weakness to strength and its unification of the six kingdoms.
Although he made some questionable moves later, his loyalty to the Qin Dynasty was already ingrained in his bones.
Hearing the phrase "died after only two generations," he felt it was a desecration of the Qin Dynasty and an insult to His Majesty. He wished he could drag Jiang Qing out and execute him by slow slicing.
"Your Majesty! This madman is spreading heresy and misleading the people. He must be a spy sent by the former subordinates of the six states, attempting to undermine the foundation of our Great Qin! I beg Your Majesty to immediately order his execution by slow slicing as a warning to others!"
Imperial Censor Feng Jie also stepped forward and bowed, his tone urgent and angry, almost breaking the tablet in his hand.
"I believe that what this madman said is absurd and unfounded, and is definitely not the truth. He must have used some kind of sorcery!"
They are attempting to mislead Your Majesty! Your Majesty, please investigate carefully and do not be deceived!
The officials echoed his sentiments, each one filled with righteous indignation, pointing and whispering about Jiang Qing, their eyes filled with contempt and anger.
In their view, the Qin Dynasty was at its peak, how could it possibly perish after only two generations? This is absolutely the lie of a madman!
The military officers reacted more strongly than the civil officials.
Meng Tian, clad in black armor, strode forward, long sword in hand, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, yet also with a hint of hesitation.
He had been stationed on the northern frontier for many years, witnessing the ferocity of the Xiongnu and being well aware of the military might of the Qin Dynasty.
But Jiang Qing's words were too strange and too harsh, making him have some doubts.
"Your Majesty! What this boy says is utterly illogical! The Qin Dynasty has a million iron cavalry and countless generals; how could it easily perish?"
Meng Tian's voice was calm, but he could not hide the shock in his heart. Even though he had previously thought that Jiang Qing might be sincere, he now felt a sense of disgust from the bottom of his heart!
Many young officials, having enjoyed the emperor's favor for generations, are very loyal to the Qin Dynasty!
His eyes were filled with anger, yet also with a hint of curiosity.
Having fought for many years, they already held a certain reverence for extraordinary people and events, especially given the bizarre appearance of Jiang Qing out of nowhere.
This made them hesitant to easily deny it, but because the matter was of great importance, they also dared not agree at this moment!
Even some usually composed veterans were whispering among themselves, their faces filled with shock and confusion.
They followed Ying Zheng in his campaigns, and were full of confidence in the future of the Qin Dynasty.
But the saying "it will perish after two generations" was like a thorn stuck in their hearts.
The entire hall was in complete chaos.
The once solemn and dignified imperial court has now become a bustling marketplace, with officials' angry shouts, questioning voices, and discussions all mingling together.
The tremors caused the candlelight on the roof to flicker violently, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, as if a conflict could erupt at any moment.
Surprisingly, Jiang Qing, who was surrounded by the crowd, calmed down.
Just then, a cold, mechanical voice rang out in Jiang Qing's mind like a tidal wave.
The dense barrage of notification sounds nearly overwhelmed his mind, and the system's rewards were triggered accordingly:
[Ding! Detected extreme emotions of shock, disbelief, and anger intertwined in Qin Shi Huang, triggering a high shock value! Shock value +1500!]
[Ding! Detected extreme emotions such as rage, uproar, doubt, and curiosity among all civil and military officials of the Qin Dynasty, triggering a high level of collective shock value! Shock value +6000!]
[Ding! Right Chancellor Li Si has been detected to be experiencing extreme anger and resentment. Shock value +800!]
[Ding! General Meng Tian has been detected to be experiencing shock, suspicion, and inquiry. Shock value +500!]
[Ding! Detected extreme anger and urgency in Imperial Censor Feng Jie. Shock value +300!]
[Ding! Total Shock Value: 15142!]
[Ding! Detected that the host has triggered a shocking event of the "Major Historical Secret" type for the first time. Bonus reward: Proficiency in all languages of the world (permanent)!]
[The host can accurately master all languages and scripts of the Wan Dynasty, including dialects and ancient characters, without any communication barriers!]
A series of notification sounds instantly lifted Jiang Qing's spirits.
Fluent in languages?
This is a lifesaver!
He was initially worried that his mastery of seal script was insufficient and that misunderstandings might arise when he revealed the future. Now that he has unlocked language proficiency, he no longer needs to worry about communication issues.
The accumulated shock value of over 15000 filled Jiang Qing with immense joy.
With so many shock points, he can exchange them for a lot of life-saving items.
You can even exchange them for some basic fighting skills to give yourself a better chance of self-defense!
At this crucial moment when the discussion was in full swing, Prince Fusu, who had been keeping a low profile, finally spoke up:
"Father, He Cheng also does not believe the words of this madman! However... the way this child revealed himself is beyond human capability, and this matter... is probably not as simple as it seems on the surface."
"Father, why don't you listen to what he has to say before making any plans?"
Never underestimate Fusu's political influence in the Qin Dynasty. Given the First Emperor's autocratic personality, he was able to tolerate Fusu's participation in politics.
Furthermore, when Fusu clearly expressed his opposition to the First Emperor's burning of books and burying of scholars, he was only sent to Shangdang to supervise the army, which showed no sign of favor or trust!
Therefore, after Prince Fusu said these words, the court fell silent, and everyone looked at the supreme ruler who could truly make the decisions!
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng gave Fusu and Jiang Qing a deep look, nodded, and remained silent.
Jiang Qing took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and cast a grateful glance at Fusu before no longer avoiding Ying Zheng's gaze.
He straightened his back and looked firmly at the emperor on the dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true."
Jiang Qing is not a subject of the Great Qin Dynasty. Calling him "Your Majesty" is acceptable, but calling him "Subject" is a bit disregarding the importance of modern nine-year quality education!
They were the masters of their own time. If they went back to ancient times and only addressed each other as subjects, wouldn't that be like going backwards?
"The Qin Dynasty may appear powerful, but it is actually riddled with hidden dangers."
The former subjects of the six states harbored resentment and their power base was unstable; the laws were too harsh, and the corvée labor was too heavy, making the people unable to bear the burden.
After you, powerful ministers will seize power and eunuchs will disrupt the government. These hidden dangers will erupt completely within two generations, causing the Qin Dynasty to fall apart!
Jiang Qing's words were calm yet powerful, each word like a heavy hammer, striking Ying Zheng's heart once again.
The discussions inside the hall gradually subsided.
Does this mean Qin Shi Huang doesn't have many years left to live?! He won't even last 15 years?!
After hearing Jiang Qing's words, the ministers knew that it was not unfounded. This man was logical and clear, and there might really be something to it!
This person appeared out of nowhere and could utter such outrageous yet accurate secrets about the future, leaving him no choice but to believe it.
Not afraid of ten thousand, just in case!