amaotonovel Chapter 104 King Qin's Reflection
Chapter 104 King Qin's Reflection
Lord Changping and Li Xin, along with their entourage, left Xianyang City in a grand procession and embarked on their journey to Langya County. They traveled without stopping and finally arrived at this prosperous and important place.
Langya Commandery, as one of the important ports of the Qin Dynasty, boasted bustling docks and numerous ships. Upon arriving, Changping Jun and Li Xin quickly contacted local officials and arranged for a ship to travel to Baga Island.
Soon after, a fleet of enormous warships slowly sailed out of Langya County's port and headed towards the vast sea. Changping Jun stood at the bow, gazing into the distance, a sense of clarity washing over him. Since there was no way to return, he would make a name for himself on Baga Island.
The fleet sailed across the river, stirring up waves. Sunlight shimmered on the surface. As the distance increased, Langya County grew smaller and smaller until it disappeared from sight. Li Xin and his companions embarked on a journey filled with unknowns. They didn't know what fate awaited them, but they all shared a belief: for the glory of Qin, they would forge ahead bravely.
After seeing Changping Jun and the others off, Ying Wuyou chatted with the system via email on her way back to the palace. Ying Wuyou asked curiously, "System, have you seen Huhai?"
The system responded: [I saw it, host. Why did you suddenly bring him up?]
Ying Wuyou sighed, "Hu Hai appears innocent, lively, and adorable, like a pure and flawless blank sheet of paper. It's truly hard to imagine that he would become that tyrannical ruler who slaughtered his own brothers!"
The system reassured him: "Host, Hu Hai is still young, and Zhao Gao is not by his side. Perhaps he won't go down that path of no return."
Ying Wuyou said with deep concern, "Yes, seeing him crying and asking his father if he didn't want him anymore today, my heart ached. He's still so young; you don't even know if he'll safely reach Baga Island. If anything happens to him, my conscience will be troubled for the rest of my life."
The system quickly reminded him: "Host, although without Zhao Gao, Hu Hai might not behave as he did in history, are you willing to take that risk? How could the Qin Dynasty so easily take such a risk? Host, you mustn't let your compassion get the better of you!"
Upon hearing the system's words, Ying Wuyou flew into a rage: [Who are you calling a saint? You're the saint! Your whole family are saints!]
The system looked bewildered: [What's wrong with the Holy Mother? Why are you so agitated, host?]
Ying Wuyou rolled her eyes at the system and said, "I'm too lazy to talk to you anymore. Anyway, when I have the chance in the future, I have to go see Hu Hai. If he really wasn't as cruel and tyrannical as he was in history, I think we can give him a chance to come back."
The system sighed and said, "Host, Hu Hai might not necessarily suffer on Baga Island. He's a prince, after all. He left with dozens of maids and eunuchs. And if he has the ability, he might even subdue Lord Changping, Li You, and Li Xin, and become a local tyrant."
Ying Wuyou laughed after hearing this and said, "You're quite optimistic! But if that's really the case, then it's a good thing. However, if he's still as cruel and ruthless as he was in history, then don't blame me for being impolite."
The system nodded and said, "That's true. If he can truly change himself, it will be a good thing for us. After all, the future Qin Dynasty needs more useful people, not pleasure-seeking princes and princesses."
Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Hmm, I hope he's useful! Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Now we need to think about how to deal with Li Si. That guy is no pushover; we have to find a way to get rid of him."
The system hurriedly said, "Host, there's no rush to kill Li Si. Qin hasn't unified the six kingdoms yet, and Li Si still has a significant role to play. We can't kill him so soon."
Ying Wuyou nodded and said, "That's true. Let's put Li Si aside for now. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him later."
After listening to the entire story, the King of Qin felt a complex mix of emotions. When Jia Yang said, "Without Zhao Gao, Hu Hai might not have become a cruel, tyrannical ruler who murdered his brothers," the King of Qin felt a deep sense of self-reproach and guilt.
He recalled Hu Hai's innocence and naivety; how lovable and kind he was. Why did he later become a cruel, tyrannical ruler who murdered his brothers?
Was it Hu Hai's own neglect and indulgence, or the negative influence of Zhao Gao? If it weren't for the existence of this treacherous minister, Zhao Gao, perhaps Hu Hai truly wouldn't have embarked on that path of cruelty, becoming a heartbreakingly tyrannical ruler.
The King of Qin felt that, as a father, he had failed in his responsibilities and had not provided Hu Hai with proper guidance and education. He sighed deeply, a look of regret on his face. He realized that a person's upbringing and the people around them have a crucial influence on shaping their character. As an emperor, he should pay even more attention to the upbringing and education of his children to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Then he heard the system say, "Do you dare to gamble? Does Great Qin dare to gamble?" These words struck the King of Qin like a lightning bolt, completely waking him up. Yes, did Great Qin dare to gamble? He was not only Hu Hai's father, but also the King of Great Qin, bearing the fate of the entire empire on his shoulders. He dared not gamble, because it concerned the rise and fall, the glory and disgrace of the entire Qin Empire.
Even though Hu Hai is still young and hasn't done anything detrimental to Qin, the King of Qin can only take precautions and send him away, far away.
As the system stated, if Hu Hai truly possessed sufficient talent and strength to successfully bring important figures like Lord Changping, Li Xin, and Li You under his command, he could indeed become a powerful local tyrant. However, if he lacked such ability, it wouldn't matter. After all, as a prince of Qin, Hu Hai enjoyed a life of wealth and luxury, far exceeding the living standards of ordinary people. Therefore, sending Hu Hai away was the wisest choice.
Next, King Qin heard Jia Yang say he wanted to kill Li Si, which greatly surprised him. Li Si had always been loyal to him! Why would Jia Yang suddenly want to kill him? Had Li Si done something wrong? King Qin couldn't understand. The last person Jia Yang hated so much was Zhao Gao, so what was going on this time? King Qin couldn't believe that Zhao Gao, Li Si, and Lord Changping—people he had trusted so much—had all betrayed him! This filled King Qin with bitterness. He felt he had never punished these three men; on the contrary, he had always trusted them implicitly. Yet now they had betrayed him. Why?
The King of Qin fell into deep thought. He began to reflect on whether his trust in these people had been too blind. Perhaps he should be more wary of those around him and not easily trust others. After all, the human heart is unpredictable, and even the closest confidants might betray him. With this in mind, the King of Qin decided that he would no longer easily trust anyone. At the same time, he would take severe measures against those who had betrayed him in the past to maintain his authority.