This novel selects more than a dozen stories of strategic decisions from the eventful life of Li Si, chancellor of the Qin Empire. It showcases his extraordinary political, literary, and calligraphic talents, and reveals his helplessness and bitterness after the First Emperor's death. Clues emerge in Han Fei's “The Difficulties of Persuasion” and the writing of the First Emperor's final edict, bringing Li Si's helplessness and bitterness to life. The book highlights the essence of his rat-like philosophy: striving for high office and great achievements, while not concealing its sordid side of seeking high office for generous rewards. It delves into the inner life of a historical figure, restoring the extraordinary and controversial life of this mastermind of the empire.
This book reflects the trajectory of the formation of the idea of grand unification. Take a car on the same track as an example. It can unify the car track to prevent the boat and car from overturning. This is a great invention.