The Great Qin Prodigy

Xiao Ren's time travel is not just for survival, but to alter the historical trajectory of the Qin dynasty's rapid downfall. He understands that Qin's demise is not due to tyranny, but to rigidity and the crisis of succession. After surviving assassins, he does not rush to rebel but chooses to enter officialdom. Using his knowledge of chemistry, he solves logistical issues in the Qin army, such as grain spoilage and weapon corrosion, earning the First Emperor's favor. However, as Zhao Gao's power grows, Xiao Ren realizes that technology cannot save the empire; only institutions can. He begins to secretly promote the improvement of the commandery-county system and legal reforms, seeking a balance between imperial power and ministerial authority. He uses chemistry to create 'heavenly fire' to display miracles before the First Emperor, gaining the power to implement new policies. He supports Fusu against Huhai and Zhao Gao. This is a political experiment spanning millennia, as Xiao Ren uses modern thinking to reform an ancient empire. When the tragedy of the Shaqiu plot is about to repeat, can he turn the tide at the critical moment, prevent the collapse of the Qin dynasty, and establish a powerful empire that lasts for a thousand years? This book is a historical novel set in the Qin dynasty, focusing on the power transition between the First Emperor and Fusu. — Description from novelcodex.org