Extremes

"Oh, that's what you're asking about, Qin Liangyu. Every possessor of Magnetic Field Power is an important asset. Moreover, if someone is killed, their soul will reappear after reincarnation."

To prevent my people from being forever afflicted by this power, I froze most of my generals, and the bronze nails were invented for this purpose.

The Qin Shi Huang's reply left Qin Liangyu speechless, and Bai Mo looked at the woman in white with a touch of pity. This was a question of personal gain versus the greater good; if Zhang Xianzhong were killed, his Primordial Spirit would undoubtedly be reincarnated, creating another being with that power.

This was something the Qin Shi Huang did not want to see, as he sought to maintain a policy of keeping the people ignorant and preserve the status quo.

But for Qin Liangyu, it was naturally unacceptable that the guy who killed her homeland had actually survived and even lived a carefree life for so long!

"You're really something, couldn't you have told her beforehand?"

Bai Mo looked at the Projection of the Qin Shi Huang with some speechlessness. To be honest, Bai Mo's attitude towards Qin Liangyu was mostly based on the original history. In the original history, this female general was a paragon of loyalty.

Even the Chongzhen Emperor, a notoriously paranoid man at the end of the Ming Dynasty, personally wrote a poem praising her. (Although it's more likely that Chongzhen simply couldn't afford to reward her.)

Whether it was a cruel twist of fate or something else, in normal history, her husband would be murdered, but here, after losing everything, she learned that her enemy was still at large.

Only she herself can truly understand the feelings she has experienced.

Bai Mo finally understood why the intelligence about Zhang Xianzhong was deliberately written out. After meeting Han Xin and learning about his attitude, he had more or less guessed the Qin Shi Huang's attitude towards these generals.

Therefore, it was not in his position to tell her this. If she knew, it would be like reopening her wounds; if she didn't know, she would probably refute him directly, or worse, she might even try to assassinate him.

But it's only a matter of time; it's best to confront these kinds of issues face-to-face.

Although Bai Mo could more or less guess the outcome, even if this loyal general was betrayed, he would most likely continue to perform his duties in the end.

"It's nothing. Since I've made my decision, it's a done deal and there's no going back on it. Bai Mo, do you think I'm a bit cold-blooded? Compared to you, perhaps these thousands of years have indeed made my blood run colder."

But in my judgment, this is the best option. If General Qin Liangyu has any objections, I can give you an army, and from then on, you will be free to act as you see fit."

The Qin Shi Huang's words echoed in Qin Liangyu's ears. Her gaze was somewhat somber, and memories of the past flashed through her eyes: the man who had called on everyone on the high platform to abstain from paying taxes, and the punishment that followed; her family being reduced to ashes in an instant...

She wanted to nod directly, but as she raised her head, what she saw was fertile land in the distance.

"I understand, Your Majesty. I will continue to act as the military supervisor."

"Yes, you may leave."

Qin Liangyu left silently. Bai Mo, who was watching this scene, suddenly spoke up:

"I don't care what kind of property that guy has, or what other reasons he might have. I'm going to kill that beast."

Bai Mo's words startled Qin Liangyu, and she stopped in her tracks. Bai Mo continued:

"So much time has passed, who knows how much blood has been spilled on his hands, how many sins he has committed. Death is a relief for him, and he will never have the chance to be a human being again."

Xu Fu, standing to the side, twitched at the corner of her mouth. She realized that her Master and the Qin Shi Huang were somewhat incompatible; how could she so directly undermine him? However, the Qin Shi Huang didn't seem to care at all.

"Hehe, then it's up to you. A mad dog that runs away is best shot dead with an arrow."

You should have said that just now.

Bai Mo sighed, gazing at the Daichi beneath his feet. The city still stood. He slowly spoke, "What do you plan to do with this city? Most of these people will never be able to go back."

"No need to ask, of course we'll wipe them all out. Commander, go destroy those air defenses later. I'm going to use the railgun to burn this whole place to ashes."

With a snap, to everyone's astonishment, Bai Mo slammed the box shut in the guard captain's hand, silencing the Qin Shi Huang's words like a light bulb being turned off.

"Please take this box of extreme genocide back with you. Are there any monks in Mount Li? It would be best to find a high-ranking monk to chant for a few days to cleanse this place of its evil spirits."

"Bai Mo, you've gone too far!"

"You have the nerve to call this outrageous? This city has tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, of people. You're just planning to send them all away? I think you're the one who ultimately executes the Blue Dream Plan!"

Suddenly, an uncontrollable twitch appeared on the face of the head guard, Li Shuwen. He watched as Bai Mo and the box in his hand started arguing. He had never seen such a scene in all his years of life.

Meanwhile, Ritsuka, always eager for a good show, pulled Reines to sit aside and watch the spectacle. Of course, if a real fight broke out, she wouldn't just stand by and watch these people get wiped out.

"Look at how decadent this city is. They don't produce anything, they have no respect for their rulers or fathers, and they're indulging in depravity. Can such people ever return to their former lives? Their bodies and minds have been corrupted; they have absolutely no value."

Of course, I will eradicate these traces of corruption completely. What makes these people worthy of your attention when you speak to me like this?

How can you be so soft-hearted, just like my good-for-nothing son!

"Then why do these people want to live here? I saw people on the road trying to smuggle themselves into the Blue Country. If it were your country, wouldn't the people be toiling day after day, living in cave dwellings? Why would they yearn for this place?"

Some people here deserve to die, but if it's like you, it's indiscriminate slaughter. I'm here to prevent this world from collapsing, not to consolidate your rule!

Hearing the two arguing from the side, Hinako Akuta was somewhat puzzled. She whispered to Gao Changgong, who was standing nearby:

"Changgong, have you noticed anything wrong?"

"Hmm? Is there a problem, Master?" Not only Lanling Wang, but even Xu Fu, who was standing to the side, came over.

"Even when Bai Mo demanded that the Qin Shi Huang issue an edict of self-reproach, he didn't seem this angry, did he? And this is different from before; the Qin Shi Huang wasn't usually this angry when offended, was he?"

Furthermore, comparing Bai Mo to that person isn't quite right; no matter what, that person is the eldest son."

As everyone watched the two guys arguing over differing opinions, a strange sense of déjà vu arose within them.

"Enough! I've already said that nothing here is worth saving! If you can find even one person of value, I will rescind my order!"

The Qin Shi Huang roared in anger, but Bai Mo did not answer him. Instead, Qin Liangyu slowly raised her hand and said:

"Your Majesty, I was not entirely exposed this time. Someone came to warn me beforehand, and I only gave him some food. I feel that although this place is filthy, it's not as bad as I thought..."

Moreover, we must continue our advance. If we were to destroy everything directly, it might incite resistance in other regions. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider."

The Qin Shi Huang stopped speaking, while Li Shuwen and Han Xin behind him both looked at Qin Liangyu with some strange expressions. Clearly, they had not expected that this woman would actually speak on Bai Mo's side.

after a while--

"Oh dear, even though he is the epitome of an emperor, a ruler's word is law. It's so good that he keeps his word."

Reines stretched lazily as she walked, her youthful curves on full display. Bai Mo rubbed his eyes, shifted his gaze, and then said to Qin Liangyu:

"I didn't expect you to speak up for me, thank you so much."

"It's nothing... Mr. Bai Mo, I was just stating what I saw. I still firmly believe that the Qin Shi Huang's rule was correct, but if these people really die because of our arrival, it will only make me feel like Zhang Xianzhong."

But do you really think there's any hope of saving the people here?

Bai Mo nodded with absolute certainty. Looking at these lofty and commanding views, he said:

"Any extreme is wrong. Extreme conservatism or extreme freedom will lead to destruction. As for this city, those who burn, kill, and loot should all be killed."

But those who are willing to change and have not committed unforgivable sins will start anew after atonement.

Hearing this, Qin Liangyu was somewhat puzzled. As she said, she still firmly believed that the Qin Shi Huang's rule was absolutely correct. But she couldn't help but think back to her hometown. She knew that some of the victims had been deceived. Perhaps, back then, they deserved a chance to start over.

"Is it hard to understand? Ultimately, knowledge gained from books is never enough; true understanding comes from practice."

Her gaze was somewhat complicated. She had never heard of any poems praising anything other than the emperor. In the Great Qin, if someone taught others to write poems praising anything other than the emperor, it would be a grave crime.

But she still silently repeated it in her mind.