[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-tang-ten-years-of-signing-in-in-tibet-retu":3,"chapter-great-tang-ten-years-of-signing-in-in-tibet-retu-great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-564":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Ten Years Signing In in Tubo, I Return Leading a Million-Strong Army",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2019794,3024,"Chapter 564","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-564",564,"\u003Cp>“Besides, I am actually hoping the Great Tang will declare war.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once they declare war, the Great Qin will have another opportunity to make money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, Bao Zheng’s reminder was not wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How many times in history have foreign envoys been allowed to remain at large because of the fear of war?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unintentionally trampling on the dignity of the law!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is shaking the foundations of the nation!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In this life, since Qin Mu governs the nation, he will absolutely not allow such things to happen!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Bao Zheng, did you ask them why they would do such a childish thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Why did they violate traffic rules and insult the people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since the two Great Tang envoys were causing trouble, he naturally had to ask for the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the reason was somewhat laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Reporting to Your Majesty, I asked them why they suddenly wanted to cause trouble on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The one called Old Li hesitated repeatedly, kept his mouth shut, and only explained the reason to me in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was quite curious about the Great Qin’s traffic management.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He said he wanted to know why the Great Qin’s people could obediently follow the regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So he wanted to test it personally to see how the Great Qin punishes those who violate the rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This reason actually made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s just that the method used was a bit foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Mu looked up and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could Old Li possibly understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To make every citizen have a sense of ownership toward the Great Qin,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“He is indeed diligent in state affairs!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is just a pity that he follows an emperor Wu Li Ke Li Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With his talent wasted, no matter how hard he works, how can he change his fate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is it really that easy to achieve?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Emperor’s words were quite profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, isn’t it true that hard work can change one’s fate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The question Bao Zheng asked was very common.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Usually, when adults teach children, they tell them that as long as they work hard, they can change their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Actually, no!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At least in most cases, it is not.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unless one can be as strong as Qin Mu, carving out a world for oneself from a desperate situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it were anyone else, they would have died in some unknown corner long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you tell every child that hard work can change their fate, you are lying to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Bao Zheng, when people sit in different positions, they hold corresponding destiny in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There will be a group of people whose fate is held in your hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But your fate is held in my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li is the same; he handed his fate over to the Emperor of the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only the Emperor of the Great Tang can change his fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was the first time Bao Zheng had heard such a viewpoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shocking!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This must be a secret of the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It feels as if everyone in the world has a rope tied around their neck, and that rope is held by someone else—the Emperor holds the rope around everyone’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This rope is fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have met a wise ruler!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If I were Wu Li Ke Old Li and Minister Fang, following Li Er of the Great Tang, my days would surely be miserable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Being flattered by a serious guy Wu Li Ke Bao Zheng felt quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Mu thought for a moment and picked up a book from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Bao Zheng, take this book to Old Li and Minister Fang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tell them to read more while they are in prison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pfft...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Putting these two foreign envoys in prison was already quite absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Emperor’s concern was Wu Li Ke punching someone in the eye and then giving them a handkerchief to cover the bruise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was unclear whether it was comfort or mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng respectfully took the book and looked at the title.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Starting from Scratch\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng chuckled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If this isn’t blatant mockery, what is?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone knows that the Emperor was persecuted by the Great Tang and fled the country alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under extremely difficult circumstances, he started from scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a short time, he created such a vast Great Qin Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, he has written it into a book to mock the Great Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Very good!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And once this book is put on the market, it will surely be snapped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides the powerful officials of the Great Tang, who doesn’t Wu Li Ke to read about the Emperor’s success?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But when the powerful officials of the Great Tang see it, they will likely be so angry they vomit blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The more successful the Emperor is, the more it highlights how failed the Great Tang officials are!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“As you command!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I will ensure they finish reading this book while in prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They will have to take an exam afterward; if they fail, they won’t be allowed to leave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This... Bao Zheng can be quite ruthless when he wants to be!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Mu waved his hand and sent Bao Zheng away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Actually, Bao Zheng misunderstood his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This book detailed the foundation of the Great Qin’s establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was to pull down the high-and-mighty powerful officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And push up the commoners at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To achieve equality for all!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With this foundation of equality, the people will have a sense of belonging to the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Naturally, they will take the initiative to protect this vast empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the people are diligent, as an emperor, there is no need to do anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One can easily govern a vast empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is the answer Old Li was looking for!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Ministry of Justice prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li didn’t understand before why prisoners in jail liked to shout and scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He thought it was completely useless, as no one would let them out anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shouting and yelling was undignified.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because Old Li himself couldn’t help but start roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Let me out!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I have to pass an exam to get out of prison?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I am a national envoy of the Great Tang; by custom, the Great Qin has no authority to judge me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No one paid him any attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He knew that shouting was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he was anxious and really didn’t want to sit in this small, dark room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides shouting, what else could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By comparison, Fang Fang Xuanling appeared calmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Old Li, stop shouting; it’s already embarrassing enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is the price we pay for provoking the Great Qin’s laws.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mentioning this, Old Li couldn’t help but blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling had warned him beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he felt that violating traffic rules wasn’t a big deal, and the Great Qin couldn’t possibly punish him for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who knew... the less said, the more tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Fang Xuanling, the country is still there, yet we are sitting in jail; can you believe it?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No matter how you think about it, it’s absurd!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was indeed absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But this was exactly what made the Great Qin different.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only the Great Qin truly achieved that the Son of Heaven is punished the same as a commoner for breaking the law!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Old Li, it’s useless to think about this now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sit down first; we will wait for the officials from the Ministry of Rites to visit and ask them to help plead for us, hoping to get out a few days early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Speaking of which, it was only a fifteen-day sentence, which wasn’t very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The problem was that they were envoys of the Great Tang and held important positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such a delay would hinder national affairs!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Alas, there was nothing they could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as they were talking, Bao Zheng walked in with a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A group of jailers surrounded him as they arrived at the cell door of Old Li and Fang Fang Xuanling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng handed the book through the bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The Emperor’s oral decree: stay in prison with peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During your imprisonment, read this book more, and then prepare for an exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only after serving the full fifteen days and passing the exam can you be released!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li jumped up as soon as he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What? Serve the full fifteen days?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And take an exam?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What prison in the world requires passing an exam to be released?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Are you kidding me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng had a cold, hard face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“This is a special procedure arranged for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You must read the book the Emperor gave you carefully!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Better hurry up; I will set the exam questions myself, and they might be very difficult!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li was completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Mu knew they were in prison, and instead of pardoning them, he sent a book for them to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Isn’t this just playing with people!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fang Fang Xuanling took the book and glanced at the title.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Starting from Scratch\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He nudged Old Li with his elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Old Li, this book was written by the Emperor of the Great Qin; it should contain all his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Let’s take this time to read it carefully; we might learn more about him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The core idea of the Great Qin’s laws, putting the people first, came from Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It can be said that the entire social management framework of the Great Qin today was built by Qin Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To understand the Great Qin’s system, one must first understand Qin Mu’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This book might truly be a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Didn’t they deliberately violate traffic rules on the street earlier just to understand how the Great Qin educates its people?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li believed this was the core secret of the Great Qin’s rapid rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now that Qin Mu had so generously sent a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could they not read it?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s just that this prison thing...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Lord Bao, could you please do me a favor and plead with the Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, we are envoys of a nation, and sitting in this prison will delay many important matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng was expressionless, looking completely impartial.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I have already reported to the Emperor, and the Emperor instructed you to stay in prison with peace of mind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>...%*...(*...%)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li wanted to curse, but he didn’t dare.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Bao Zheng got angry and locked him up for a few more months.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By the time he got out, it would be hard to say if the Great Tang would still exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since pleading failed, he had to settle for the next best thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Lord Bao, if we study well and want to apply for an early exam to get out, is that allowed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng thought about it; this might be a way to motivate them to study hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you need anything, just tell the jailer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From now on, study with peace of mind; no one is allowed to visit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, there was hope for early release.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li was very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When life encounters many setbacks, one’s demands become lower and lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At first, being sentenced to prison made them feel very resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, having a chance for early release made them feel excited and moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Life...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Thank you, Lord Bao!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When we get out, we will invite you to drink flower wine at Pingkang Fang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bao Zheng glared at them, said nothing, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Old Li and Fang Fang Xuanling immediately held the book Qin Mu sent and began reading it hungrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Why is it a novel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>.......seeking flowers...0\u003C\u002Fp>",1945,"2026-06-15T19:07:32.733Z","2026-06-17T08:45:13.728Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ab26efb8dc8bf16e06eeed4002b27314ab4978fcd0901f8a0afd9c4be0422008","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-565","great-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-chapter-563",605,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-ten-years-of-sign-ins-in-tubo-returni-cover.jpg"]