During the Warring States Period, Fan Ju dug out luminous seeds from the soil and picked up a baby named Zhao Zheng. While others dug holes for food, he taught Yingzheng how to farm, make iron, and write the art of war. Later, when the young man ascended the throne and asked what he wanted, he pointed to the roof of Xianyang Palace: "It's cool there. I want to lie down and watch the world unify."