Chapter 4 I wanted to turn my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon only shines on the ditch!
Ye Chi even created something called "gunpowder".

He mixed sulfur, soda ash and charcoal in a certain proportion, ground them into powder, and then put them into a small bamboo tube.

When he lit the bamboo tube with fire, there was a loud "bang" and the bamboo tube exploded, with fragments flying everywhere!

Everyone was so frightened that they all hid away, and only dared to go forward to check after the smoke and dust cleared.

They found that the place where the bamboo tube exploded was charred black and the power was amazing.

Ye Chi explained that this was caused by the power of gunpowder explosion, and it could be used to make firearms to defend against the enemy!

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked by Ye Chi's talent and brilliant ideas.

After reading the silk book, the First Emperor was delighted and clapped his hands in admiration, saying: "This man is a great talent! To have him is like having an army of thousands of horses!"

At this moment, the supreme being was shocked.

He recalled the scene reported by the spy before, when Ye Chi mentioned the Heaven-Swallowing Poison Strategy in front of the young masters, and a strong curiosity surged in his heart! !

"Since this person is so talented and has such great ambitions, maybe his evil plan is indeed meaningful."

"I want to see what this Sky-Swallowing Poison Plan really means!"

So, the First Emperor issued an order: "Pass on my order, immediately keep an eye on Ye Chi and never let him leave Xianyang City!!"

"As long as it doesn't break the law, he can do anything! Also, no one except you gentlemen is allowed to see him!"

The guards took the order and left. The First Emperor added: "Be careful not to disturb this genius!"

His tone revealed his respect and regard for Ye Chi.

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The heavy rain poured down, as if the heavens also felt that Ye Chi's experience was unfair, and shed tears for this wise man who was gifted and had a brilliant strategy but was unable to use it!
Ye Chi walked alone in the rain, letting the cascading rain soak him, and there was no one beside him to shield him from the raging wind and rain!
People on both sides of the street hid under the eaves, looking at the people walking in the rain, their eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

They looked at Ye Chi's frosty eyes and felt a chill in their hearts.

Those eyes, like a deep cold pond, seemed to be able to see through everything in the world, revealing an indescribable arrogance and loneliness.

Ye Chi walked slowly in the rain, and when he came to the center of the street, he couldn't help but look up at the sky.

Lao Tzu said: Heaven and earth are not benevolent, they treat all things as straw dogs! !

Although he has become a member of Fengchang Temple, he is very powerful in the eyes of outsiders.

However, only he himself knew that he was a newcomer and the decision-making power was still firmly in the hands of the elders.

The cold rain slid down his cheeks, dripped into his neck, and seeped into his clothes! !
However, this biting cold was far less than the indifference and despair in his heart!
He recalled the scene of offering his time in Fengchang Temple. The disdain and insults from those pedantic people were still vivid in his mind, piercing his heart like needles! !

His strategies, his talents, and his ambitions have not received the attention and development they deserve.

How could this not make him feel sad, angry and desperate! !
Ye Chi clenched his fists, his fingertips digging deep into the flesh of his palms, but his face remained as calm as water.

Physical pain is nothing to him.

What really hurts him is the stupidity and ignorance of those who ignore his talent and hard work!
He will witness hundreds of thousands of soldiers die along with Tu Ju in the deep mountains and old forests of Baiyue! !

He will watch the people of Qin struggling under heavy taxes!

All of this made him feel extremely sad and helpless!
The rain was pouring down, but Ye Chi was still walking alone in the rain! Although his steps seemed a little frivolous, they were still firm and powerful!
He gritted his teeth, his grief and indignation evident in his words: "I am a commoner, a mediocre person. How pathetic! How hateful! Today I cannot reverse the defeat in the Baiyue War."

"I originally wanted to look up to the bright moon, but the bright moon only shines on the ditch! The Sky-Swallowing Scheme could have crushed the Baiyue people, but these people are so short-sighted that they are unworthy of being the pillars of the country!"

His voice echoed in the rain, filled with endless grief and helplessness.

"The fate of the Qin Empire will be weakened by this battle! However, after today, this matter... has nothing to do with me."

Ye Chi knew very well that this battle would bring harm to Daqin and a series of subsequent consequences.

However, he could not change it and could only watch it happen.

This feeling of powerlessness made him feel extremely frustrated and desperate...

Ye Chi knew very well that after the repeated wars against Baiyue and the crushing defeats suffered, the Qin Dynasty would find it difficult to recover in a short period of time, its manpower was depleted, and its national strength was greatly damaged.

The Huns in the northern border were eyeing them covetously, so the country had to send troops to guard against foreign invasion!

Then the remnants of the six kingdoms waited for an opportunity to make a comeback! !
This situation made Ye Chi filled with grief and indignation. He was unwilling to accept the fate of the First Emperor and the Qin Dynasty!

The night was as dark as ink. Ye Chi stood alone in a tall building, gazing at the distant sky with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

He gnashed his teeth and said angrily: "Thinking of our great Qin, which united the six kingdoms and dominated the world, it has now ended up like this. How sad! How lamentable!"

"The remnants of the six kingdoms have evil ambitions. Instead of keeping to themselves, they are plotting a restoration. They are really evil and have not given up! Although I, Ye Chi, want to kill the evil, I am powerless to save the situation. How hateful! How annoying!"

Ye Chi punched the railing, causing the entire tall building to tremble slightly! !
He had no place to vent his indignation and unwillingness, so he could only turn it into the power of this punch!
"Ying Zheng, oh Ying Zheng, the empire you founded is now falling into the hands of that old rogue Liu Ji. Can you rest in peace in your grave?"

Ye Chi looked up to the sky and sighed.

He remembered the glory and dominance of the First Emperor, and the peace and tranquility he created for the people of the world.

However, all of this will vanish into thin air, replaced by war and constant conflict!!
Ye Chi’s heart is bleeding!

"If I, Ye Chi, cannot turn the world around and change the fate of the Qin Dynasty in this lifetime," he turned around suddenly and swore word by word, "then I, Ye Chi, will forever fall into the Netherworld and never be able to be reborn!"

Ye Chi's oath echoed in the night sky, filled with endless grief and determination.

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In Fengchang Temple, the sounds of bells and tripods rang melodiously, and the aroma of delicious food lingered around, filling the entire temple like clouds from a fairyland.

The jade steps are towering into the clouds, crystal clear, like a jade dragon leading to heaven, which is daunting.

The interior furnishings are extremely luxurious, with carved beams and painted buildings, and magnificent gold and jade.

The walls are inlaid with pearls and gems, sparkling with dazzling light.

In the center of the hall, there stands a huge bronze tripod with precious spices burning in it. Incense smoke rises up and blends with the surrounding clouds to form a magnificent fairyland painting.

It is like a paradise on earth, fascinating.

However, behind this luxury and nobility lies an indescribable depth and complexity.

The hearts of high-ranking officials, like those deep eyes, are filled with endless calculations and schemes!
(End of this chapter)