Set against the Qin dynasty, this historical tale follows an emperor and empress ruling side by side. It tells the story of Daiyu, a fictional character who becomes empress and helps Ying Zheng govern the realm. She focuses on the foundations of people's livelihoods, building granaries and reducing taxes to reassure the people, while also championing women's education by establishing schools for girls and expanding them throughout the commanderies. Through small, steady efforts, she helps move society forward.
As the emperor and empress debate and reconcile their approaches to governance, the novel portrays a period of transition from war to peace and explores how rulers can balance territorial expansion with the people's welfare, and authority with compassion. It considers the demands of court decisions while also depicting everyday life among the people, painting a vivid picture of an emperor and a wise empress working together to bring lasting peace and stability to the realm. The story highlights the wisdom of putting people's livelihoods first and education at the forefront, along with the ideal and practice of an emperor and empress united in building a prosperous age.
The first time I saw the First Emperor and Daiyu was good