"He standardized weights and measures, currency, and the written script, breaking down regional barriers and allowing for the smooth exchange of culture and commerce.
He built infrastructure and expanded the empire's borders, securing the livelihoods of the common people and bringing increasing prosperity to the nation.
He reformed the systems of governance and unified the culture and philosophy. Each and every one of these accomplishments was a contribution for the ages.
When I speak of His Majesty, those glorious days of the past feel as if they happened only yesterday."
Xu Fu grew more and more animated as he spoke, as if he had returned to that passionate and magnificent era,
fighting side-by-side with Qin Shi Huang to write yet another legend.
Chu He's long, narrow eyes narrowed slightly. He changed the subject. "But are you aware? There are many who speak with conviction, denouncing Qin Shi Huang as an eternal tyrant."
"An eternal tyrant?"
Xu Fu shook his head gently.
