Chapter 178

After unifying the six states, Ying Zheng felt his achievements had surpassed the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, so he decided to give himself a more grandiose title—emperor.

Named entities: Ying Zheng (Ying Zheng) - Qin Shi Huang. Should we translate? According to the rules, person names must be kept in pinyin, not translated. So Ying Zheng. Also Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors (Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors) is a term; it's a known concept, but since it's meaningful we translate it as Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Also emperor (emperor) should be translated as emperor. Therefore, we need to list the named entity: Ying Zheng.

From then on, Chinese history gained an additional title: the First Emperor.

Named entities: China (China) - it is a place name; should we translate? It is a country name; according to the rules, meaningful place names should be translated, so we use China. Therefore, it is not a named entity to list? The glossary includes only named entities that appear; we need to list each named entity or coined term. 'China' is a place name; it is a proper noun but meaningful, so we translate its meaning rather than list it as a named entity. According to the instruction to list every named entity or coined term—characters, places, sects, etc. —places count, so we should list 'China'. We need to output the exact English form used in translation, which is 'China'. So list China.

Also First Emperor (First Emperor) is a title; we can translate it as First Emperor. It is a title, not a personal name, but it refers to Ying Zheng. Should we list it as a named entity? Yes, titles count as named entities, so we list First Emperor.

This title is not something just anyone can call.

No named entities.

But Ying Zheng indeed had this confidence and strength, feeling he deserved this title.

Named entity: Ying Zheng (Ying Zheng) again.

This is the overbearing side of Ying Zheng, this 'domineering CEO'.

Named entity: Ying Zheng (Ying Zheng). Also 'domineering CEO' is a slang meaning 'overbearing CEO'. It is a nickname? It's in quotes; it's a descriptor, not a proper name. Not needed.

In pursuit of immortality, he sent out many alchemy practitioners to look for the elixir of immortality, but of course they found nothing.

Named entities: alchemy practitioners (alchemy practitioners) - translates as 'alchemy practitioners' (alchemy practitioners) maybe translate as 'alchemy practitioners' or 'alchemy practitioners'. It's a term; we should translate meaning: 'alchemy practitioners' is a specific term; but we could translate as 'alchemy practitioners'. Since it's a common term in cultivation novels, we might keep as 'alchemy practitioners'? The rule: Cultivation terms must be translated by meaning, never romanized. So we translate as 'alchemy practitioners'. So not a named entity to list (common noun). Elixir of immortality translates as 'elixir of immortality'. Not a named entity.

Thus, in a fit of anger, he staged a farce called the 'Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars', burying alive a bunch of Confucian scholars and alchemy practitioners.

Named entities: Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars (Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars) - it is a historical event; we can translate it as 'Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars'. It is a named event; should we list it? Yes, as a coined term we list 'Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars'. Also Confucian scholars (Confucian scholars) translates as 'Confucian scholars'. Not a named entity. Alchemy practitioners again.

Although this action was indeed somewhat excessive, it also reflects his arrogant, unquestionable domineering character.

No named entities.

「Ding! Balance third person, Han Gaozu Emperor Liu Bang, Commander-in-Chief 96, Martial 80, Intelligence 95, Politics 100. 」

We have a system message. Named entities: Han Gaozu Emperor Liu Bang (Han Gaozu Emperor Liu Bang). Person: Liu Bang (Liu Bang). Title: Han Gaozu Emperor (Han Gaozu Emperor). We need to list the person: Liu Bang. Also maybe 'Han Gaozu' as title? But we list the person. Also 'Commander-in-Chief' is a rank; we have the glossary term Commander-in-Chief. So we need to list Commander-in-Chief as a title? It's a rank; we should list it as a named entity? The glossary includes Commander-in-Chief as a term to use exactly. So we list Commander-in-Chief. Also maybe 'Han' dynasty? Not needed.

Also numbers: 96 etc not named.

Carried weapon: Crimson Sky Sword.

Named entity: Crimson Sky Sword (Crimson Sky Sword) - a named weapon. Should we translate? It is a proper name of a sword; we should translate its meaning. 'Crimson Sky' means 'Crimson Sky', so we translate as Crimson Sky Sword. According to the rule, cultivation/treasures must be translated by meaning, never romanized. So we translate as Crimson Sky Sword. So list Crimson Sky Sword.

Accompanying figures: Liu Bi, Liu Wu, Liu Heng, Liu Qi, Tian Ken, Wang Ling, Kuai Tong, Chen Ping, Peng Yue, Liu Jiao, Liu Zhong, Liu Zhao, Liu Guang, Liu Ze, Han Wang Xin, Lu Wan, Liu Chang, Liu Ying, Liu Zhang, Lu Zhi, Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo, Guan Ying, Cao Can, Lu Ze, Lu Shizhi, Lu Lu, Lu Chan, Xiahou Ying, Sui He, Yong Chi

Implanted with the identity of the external kin brothers of the Empress of the Da Ling dynasty, because now the Da Ling's powerful ministers hold sway, causing chaos in the court, therefore as one of the Empress's backup plans, they raised the White Snake uprising and called themselves the Son of the Red Emperor.

Liu Bang, this big shot later honored as Han Gaozu by posterity, is also quite a bona fide "grassroots emperor".

He stubbornly climbed from a mere hooligan to the emperor's throne.

This Liu Bang fellow, from a young age, was no pushover.

He doesn't like reading, doesn't like working, and all day long knows only to idle around and make friends with dubious companions.

His old man, Liu Taigong, worried a lot over this, often scolding him as a "good-for-nothing".

But nobody expected that this 'good-for-nothing' would actually become the founding emperor of the Great Han dynasty!

Speaking of Liu Bang's wise and martial excellence, that's certainly not just for show.

First, he has a discerning eye for people. In the process of contending for the world, he can discern talent with his discerning eye, uniting a group of people of diverse backgrounds and contrasting personalities around himself.

For example, the resourceful Zhang Liang, the invincibly brave Han Xin, and the good-at-planning Xiao He, etc.

These talents, under Liu Bang's leadership, exerted tremendous effort, contributing meritorious service to the founding of the Han dynasty.

Secondly, Liu Bang is also a person with extraordinary strategic vision, a "militarist".

Although he himself is not skilled at fighting, he knows how to employ people and how to listen to others' opinions.

In the Chu-Han War, he could adopt the suggestions of Zhang Liang and others, formulating a series of effective strategic policies.

For example, he first adopted Han Xin's "build the plank road openly, sneak through Chen Cang" plan, successfully defeating Zhang Han and others; later he also used Zhang Liang's "surround them with Chu songs" plan, forcing Xiang Yu to commit suicide at the Wu River.

These battle achievements fully demonstrate Liu Bang's superiority in strategic vision and employing people.

Ding! The fourth balance, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, Commander-in-Chief 97, Martial Power 104, Intelligence 96, Politics 98.

Accompanying figures: Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Heng, Zhao Pu, Luo Yanhuan, Wu Tingzuo, Wang Yi, Miao Xun, Shi Shouxin, Wang Shenqi, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Fan Zhi, Wang Pu, Ding Wei, Li Chui, Sun Zhiwei, Tong Renyi, Wen Yiduo, Chen Tuan the Old Ancestor, Yang Guangyi, Li Jixun, Liu Qingyi, Liu Shouzhong, Liu Tingrang, Han Chongyun, Wang Zhengzhong, Zhang Qiong, Gao Huaide, Zheng En, Tao Sanchun

Implanted as the adopted son of one of the sworn brothers of the Night King, a king of different surname among the Northern Border kings of the Da Qian dynasty, currently assisting the Night King in the northern border to resist the steppe ethnic groups.

The old Zhao in the yellow robe.

He had already appeared once before when Su Ye summoned.

Zhao Kuangyin, childhood name Xiang Hai'er, a military strategist, politician, and strategist from the Five Dynasties to early Northern Song, the founding emperor of the Song dynasty.

In the "Chen Bridge Mutiny", he was proclaimed emperor and then returned to the capital to force the Later Zhou's Gongdi to abdicate.

During Zhao Kuangyin's reign, he completed the unification of most of the country, and to address the problem of regional military governors commanding troops autonomously since the mid-Tang, he strengthened central authority through two instances of "releasing military power over wine".

He is also a ruthless founding monarch!

At this moment, Su Ye gazed at the four founding emperors that had emerged from the balance.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Σ(⊙▽⊙「

My goodness!

Qing Taizu, First Emperor, Red Emperor's Son?

Playing this big?

This time the balance's quality should far exceed the previous few times.

Four great unifying emperors appeared in a row.

It can be said, very face-giving.

With these four appearing, the Tianwu Continent is really going to become lively.

"Ding! Four balances have been completed, currently extracting for the host, please wait"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for capturing the Qin giant Ruan Wen Zhong, Commander-in-Chief 50, Martial Power 105, Intelligence 55, Politics 53"

Another giant?

Originally, Su Ye's army already had a Wu Wenhua.

Plus this Ruan Wen Zhong.

There's also a giant that has been disturbing Su Ye during the summoning.

Wait until next time Su Ye also summons the giant out.

They can all form a giant heavenly troupe and debut.

This Qin's Ruan Wen Zhong is not only tall in stature, but also possesses considerable strength.

It is said that he can lift a thousand jin with both hands, and when he walks the earth shakes and mountains sway, basically like a walking "human tank".

Moreover, besides serving as an attendant to Ying Zheng, Ruan Wen Zhong also has a special task—casting bronze figures for Qin Shi Huang.

After Qin Shi Huang unified the six states, to prevent remnants of the six states from rebelling, he ordered the collection of all weapons under heaven and cast twelve huge bronze figures placed before the Xianyang Palace.

These twelve bronze figures are not something just anyone can cast; they require professional artisans and exquisite skill.

And Ruan Wen Zhong, due to his tall stature and extraordinary strength, was selected to participate in this arduous task.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have intercepted Fan Kuai, Commander-in-Chief 80, Martial Power 105, Intelligence 82, Politics 76."

Fan Kuai?

From "dog meat stall owner" to "founding meritorious subject".

Of humble origins, in his early years he once made a living by slaughtering dogs.

He is tall and stout, possesses boundless strength; wherever he stands, he gives off an aura of majesty without anger.

Moreover, in battle he is fearless, always the first to charge forward in every assault, wielding his big knife, hacking left and right, slaying the enemy until they cry for their fathers and mothers.

Of course, Fan Kuai is not merely a brute who only knows how to fight.

He is quick-witted, skilled at strategizing, often offering plans and ideas for Liu Bang at critical moments.

For example, at the Hongmen Banquet, when Xiang Yu's strategist Fan Zeng sought to take the opportunity to kill Liu Bang, Fan Kuai stepped forward and loudly denounced Xiang Yu's betrayal and his listening to slander.

His impassioned, well-reasoned rebuttal left Xiang Yu speechless, ultimately protecting Liu Bang's safety.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have intercepted Song Dynasty chancellor Zhao Pu, Commander-in-Chief 87, Martial Power 66, Intelligence 96, Politics 98."

Zhao Pu, who governed the world with half of the Analects!

He plotted and launched the Chenqiao Mutiny, helping Zhao Kuangyin overthrow the Later Zhou and establish the Song Dynasty.

During this period, Zhao Pu assisted Zhao Kuangyin in weakening the regional military governors, stripping the veteran generals of the forbidden army of their command authority, implementing the More Garrison Law, reforming the official system, and establishing major measures such as border defense against the Liao.

After Emperor Taizong of Song ascended the throne, Zhao Pu was twice appointed chancellor, in the sixth year of the Tai'ping Xingguo era and the first year of the Duan'gong era.

During this time he masterminded and planned the rebellion case of Prince Qin Zhao Tingmei, suppressing Zhao Tingmei and the Minister of War Lu Duosun.

He is one of the chief architects of Zhao Kuangyin's assumption of the imperial yellow robe.

(End of chapter)