A meteor fell in Eastern Commandery, Mars guarded the Heart, and someone inscribed upon the meteorite: "Qin Shi Huang shall die, and the land shall be divided." It enraged Qin Shi Huang. He was an extremely superstitious man who had pursued immortality for many years. The appearance of the celestial sign Mars Guarding the Heart naturally troubled him. In truth, it also indirectly strengthened his resolve to seek the Dao of immortals and attain eternal life.
"Your Majesty, I have heard of this matter," Jiang Hao said.
"I asked the calendar official. He said that the celestial sign of 'Mars Guarding the Heart,' combined with a fallen stone from beyond the heavens, is an omen unfavorable to the ruler. Tell me your view," Qin Shi Huang said.
Jiang Hao considered it, then said, "The words on the meteorite are absolutely fake. Someone deliberately wrote them there to stir up the people and spread rumors."
Qin Shi Huang narrowed his eyes, his face taking on a stern majesty. "Of course I know that. That is why I have already sent people to deal with it."
So your way of dealing with it is to kill everyone nearby? Jiang Hao thought.
But it seemed they had not acted yet.
Jiang Hao thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, a falling meteor and Mars Guarding the Heart are indeed signs of calamity. But we Daoists believe that all things possess yin and yang. Where there is death, there is life. So long as one has great perseverance, perhaps yin and yang can be reversed, turning disaster into fortune."
The First Emperor looked at Jiang Hao. "You have a way?"
"This servant needs to see it in person," Jiang Hao said.
Qin Shi Huang nodded. "You possess Exotic Arts and understand celestial signs