Emperor Ying Zheng

The main story in the first part of this book: The humiliation he suffered as a child forged his cold and unyielding nature. A long howl like a wild wolf rang out from his chambers. He eliminated the Miao Du clique, took power into his own hands, and grew strong enough to stand on his own. He appointed people without regard to rank, turning commoners into ministers overnight. With Lü Buwei’s secret assistance, the various states were left uncertain and uneasy. Once Handan fell, he had no rivals left. Crown Prince Dan of Yan spared no effort and sent the assassin Jing Ke; in Xianyang Palace, a fierce and shocking battle erupted. Ying Zheng escaped and raised his arms, gazing imperiously across the land!

The main story in the second part: The Qin king unleashed his might as ominous winds howled. A veteran general returned, armed with ingenious strategies. Yan fell, Wei was destroyed, Chu collapsed, and the lands of Qi were conquered as if no soldiers stood in the way! The iron cavalry marched south. The realm was unified, and he proclaimed himself the First Emperor of Great Qin. He built the Great Wall, constructed palaces, and laid imperial roads. The whole realm became his alone! He sought immortality, yet murderous threats lurked everywhere. He engraved his achievements in stone, then died with regrets at Shaqiu. The seeds of disaster had been planted deep, and Great Qin did not last long.