Ch. 81Fusu Would Teach Them That Heaven Cherishes Life
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ying Zheng regards Li Si as a tool after learning of his future betrayal.
- Nobles from the six former states and unknown individuals gather in Xianyang, planning rebellion.
- Fusu, while governing Great Qin's territories in the Pirate World, learns the futility of relying solely on Confucian benevolence.
- Fusu returns, more decisive and understanding of human nature's evil, aiming to reason with the rebellious nobles.
Character Developments
- Ying Zheng: Becomes more distant with Li Si, aware of his future betrayal.
- Fusu: Gains maturity and decisiveness after governing the Pirate World, understands the limits of Confucian benevolence.
Significant Themes
- The limits of Confucian benevolence in governing, especially when dealing with evil people.
- The importance of understanding human nature's evil for effective rulership.
- The tension between Ying Zheng's growing power and Li Si's future betrayal.
Character Interactions
- Ying Zheng and Li Si: Ying Zheng distances himself from Li Si, seeing him only as a tool.
- Ying Zheng and Fusu: Ying Zheng guides Fusu's growth, teaching him the limits of Confucian benevolence.
- Fusu and the pirates: Fusu learns the futility of relying solely on Confucian benevolence through his interactions with the pirates.
- Fusu and the nobles: Fusu plans to reason with the rebellious nobles, aiming to make them understand that "Heaven cherishes life."