The Great Qin Imperial Uncle

Zhao Kun transmigrated into the body of a human toddler. The good news: His father, Lord Anguo, inherited the throne of Qin. Zhao Kun became the youngest prince in all of Qin. The bad news: His father died just three days after taking the throne. He had more than twenty older brothers, and the brother in the middle, Zichu, became the new King of Qin. Zichu was deeply suspicious of his brothers, and the Qin royal clan, already crushed under the system of granting noble titles for military merit, was about to be hit by another blizzard. On a whim, King Zichu bent down to tease his five-head-tall little brother. Zhao Kun rose onto his toes and cautiously stretched out his chubby little hand. With the strength of a kitten, he high-fived Zichu. "Kun wants to grow lots and lots of grain. When Your Majesty sweeps across the Six States and unites the realm, everyone will have food to eat." King Zichu immediately decided to make Zhao Kun a companion to his son, Prince Zheng, who had just returned to Qin. Prince Zheng, the future First Emperor of Qin as a child! Zhao Kun brought the spirit of a diligent office worker to the task. When Prince Zheng practiced calligraphy, he ground the ink. When Prince Zheng was punished, he climbed the wall to bring him food. When Prince Zheng was assassinated, he took the sword for him. Later, the First Emperor stood beside him atop Mount Tai, gazing down at the lights of countless homes. "Uncle, look. This is our vast realm." Zhao Kun corrected him. "It is Your Majesty's realm." The next moment, the First Emperor brought out a world map. "Mount Tai is here, and my territory is only this tiny patch? Uncle, who should we conquer next?" Zhao Kun was frantic. Why was a map he'd lost many years ago in the First Emperor's hands? [Parallel World] One-line pitch: Return to the Qin Dynasty and turn the tide. Across the ten directions of the world, life is but a fleeting dream. A tender heart, let it be consumed here. [Coming Soon 1] The Grand Preceptor of Qin Xu Yi had always thought that his transmigration had given him the life of a spoiled young master. He was born into a wealthy family, with a father and older brother who both served in the court, and his father was even the Crown Prince's tutor. The country was peaceful and there were no wars. He'd hit the jackpot in life. Then, during a holiday family reunion, Xu Yi was astonished to discover that he was living in the late Warring States period. This was Qi, the state that had quit the Warring States group chat and gone fifty years without a war. Its Crown Prince would never take the throne, because the First Emperor of Qin would conquer Qi and drive its king into a wild forest of pines and cypresses, where he would starve to death! When the nest is destroyed, no egg remains intact. Xu Yi tried to save himself. But before he could accomplish anything earth-shattering, he came down with a bad cold. A shaman-healer performed a mysterious ritual and presented him with a bowl of black, gloopy talisman water. At death's door, Xu Yi suddenly sat bolt upright, made a batch of herbal pills, cured himself, and incidentally dealt with the spring flu ravaging his hometown. From then on, he became famous. The Director of the Imperial Physicians was ecstatic. "Young man, you know how to make elixirs?" Xu Yi explained earnestly, "This isn't alchemy. It's making medicine!" His explanation was useless. The King of Qi ordered Xu Yi to join a diplomatic mission to attend Prince Zheng's accession ceremony, bringing elixirs and the King's heartfelt congratulations. Guiguzi scolded him. "I taught you diplomacy and the finest military strategies, yet you insist on making elixirs?" Xu Yi said, "Master, I'm not making elixirs. I'm making fertilizer and pesticides. Your favorite tea plants are infested with bugs. How about trying some low-toxicity, eco-friendly berberine?" Guiguzi said, "Your junior fellow disciple Wei Liao once assisted Lord Xinling in organizing an alliance of five states to attack Qin. They defeated the Qin general Meng Ao, forcing him to retreat to Hangu Pass and suffer heavy losses. Now the King of Qin is poised to sweep across the Six States. Go to Qin first. Offer King Zheng your elixirs, cough, your fertilizer and pesticides, and find the right moment to put in a good word for Wei Liao, so King Zheng doesn't behead him in the future." Xu Yi had nothing to say. Guiguzi strongly advised him, "You'd better keep calling that stuff elixirs. It sounds much more impressive." Xu Yi was frantic. What kind of immortal elixir could he possibly make? * Qi and Qin were both ruled by their Queen Mothers, with powerful ministers running the court. The mama's boy King Jian of Qi and the patient, beautiful, doomed leading man, the First Emperor of Qin, shared the same plight and formed a deep bond. King Jian of Qi wanted to attend King Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony and swear brotherhood with him, but the Queen Mother wouldn't allow it. So King Jian sent Xu Yi to Qin as King Zheng's health advisor, and to make elixirs for him on the side. After using an alchemy furnace to make a few glass beads, Xu Yi, exhausted and utterly incapable of making elixirs, thought: Forget it, do what you want. (Shrugs) Do you really have to drag me into your fake friendship role-play? He promptly packed his things and headed to Qin. King Zheng rode twenty li out of the city to welcome Xu Yi. "I have long yearned for Mr. Xu, as if dying of hunger and thirst! Your elixirs are incredibly effective!" Xu Yi, the shameless hypocrite, thought: The First Emperor is so good at this. Do ambitious kings always flatter their prospective advisors this much? Your Majesty, stop taking elixirs and look at me! I can make medicine, refine metals, make sugar, produce salt, fire porcelain, make black powder and stainless steel, build curved plows and organic fertilizer, and construct waterwheels with dragon bones... And there's the tropical region where rice can be harvested three times a year, as well as the Western Regions, rich in gold, jade, and precious stones, with exceptionally delicious fruit. You deserve to have them. [Coming Soon 2] After Crashing into the Strategists' Group Chat of the Three Kingdoms Qiao Tai transmigrated with his homemade Three Kingdoms card game, and the very next moment, someone cut him down with a sword. Only 9% health remaining. Critical condition warning! He opened the game interface. The nearby character list read: 1. Your biological father, Qiao Xuan Profile: The poorest Grand Commandant in history. Qiao Xuan served in many high-ranking posts in the late Han Dynasty, including Minister over the Masses, Minister of Works, and Grand Commandant. He received the highest salary, yet after his death he couldn't even afford a coffin. At this moment, Qiao Xuan's youngest son, Qiao Zheng, has been kidnapped outside their home. The kidnappers are demanding ransom. Short on cash, Qiao Xuan reluctantly orders the pursuit of the kidnappers. In anger, they kill their hostage... That's right, you're Qiao Zheng. 2. Case investigators Cao Cao and his subordinates, who are slacking off. Profile: Cao Cao, Commandant of the Northern District of Luoyang, equivalent to a police precinct chief, came to rescue a hostage. Unfortunately, you died far too quickly, and he is deeply sorry. Though he wasn't able to help much, the courage and decisiveness Cao Cao displayed while capturing the kidnappers earned him the admiration of Grand Commandant Qiao Xuan. Slacking off is fun, but it's not great for you, the hostage. 3. Jia Xu, passing by after buying sesame flatbread. Profile: As a strategist in the making, Jia Xu can see autumn from a falling leaf. When he sees you stabbed by kidnappers, he senses that Luoyang is about to descend into chaos and decides to resign due to illness and return to his hometown to keep himself safe... Qiao Tai was too exasperated to even complain. "Why are you all so calm while I'm being killed? Forget chasing the kidnappers and save me first, okay?" He reached out with his bloodstained hand and grabbed Cao Cao's robe. "Save me!" Cao Cao looked at Qiao Tai's injuries, astonished by his fierce will to live, but unable to help. The physician thought Qiao Tai was about to die, but decided to try saving him anyway. Qiao Tai silently put all his attribute points into constitution and barely managed to cling to life. Dong Zhuo entered the capital, and the realm fell into chaos. Xun Yu wanted to join Han Fu, but Qiao Tai appeared out of nowhere and invited him over as a guest, that is, kidnapped him. Game interface: Congratulations, player Qiao Zheng, you have acquired Wang Zuo talent Xun Yu, renowned scholar Xun Yan, renowned scholar Xun Yue, and the young Grand Duke of Yingchuan, Guo Jia. Qiao Tai was ecstatic. "What's going on with the last few?" Oh, the world was so chaotic that fellow townsmen from Yingchuan were traveling together. Traveling together is great, traveling together is wonderful, and you get three free with a purchase. Brother Han Fu, could you spare us some provisions? Fifty or a hundred thousand would be great, but one or two thousand would be fine too. Guo Jia said, "Congratulations, Governor Qiao, on recruiting a million Yellow Turbans from Qingzhou." Most of them were elderly, weak, women, and children. Only three hundred thousand could defend their homes. Qiao Tai said, "Fengxiao, we have people and land. Let's do our part to pacify this world, where the dead lie everywhere. Every life we save matters." From then on, the alliance of strategists had an odd character among its ranks. He was the strongest fighter among strategists and the greatest strategist among generals. He was the brilliant advisor Cao Cao could never get. He treated women like men and men like pack mules, but the common people all praised him. Qiao Tai: Thanks for asking. I have three beautiful younger sisters whom everyone keeps trying to court, and they really motivate me to improve myself. I've already risen to Grand Commandant, able to govern the realm with my brush and pacify it with a sword. But I really never wanted to be emperor! Who'd want a job that makes you wake up earlier than a chicken and go to bed later than a dog? I just can't stand anyone who wants to become my brother-in-law, without exception, including Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, Cao Cao, Lu Bu... Hmph. Pick an auspicious day and install my younger sister as empress. [Coming Soon 3] Transmigrated as the Villainous Imperial Tutor in an Imperial Exam Novel Gu Tingjun transmigrated as the wicked younger brother in an imperial exam novel. In the original story: He was inferior to his older brother, Gu Tinghua, in every way. To steal the family's title and take the entire estate for himself, he set a trap that drove Gu Tinghua back to the family manor in the countryside and framed him for a crime, landing him in prison. He even stole Gu Tinghua's poems and passed them off as his own, making a name for himself as a poet. His famous poems belonged to someone else, his jinshi degree came from cheating in the imperial examinations, and he bought his official post. Somehow, Gu Tingjun ended up being chosen as the young emperor's tutor, the Grand Tutor. The Regent didn't want the young emperor to become capable, so he deliberately chose a famous but useless man, hoping Gu Tingjun would ruin the emperor's education. Meanwhile, Gu Tinghua survived and changed his name to take the imperial exams. He rose rapidly through the ranks and led troops as a civil official, beating the rebels so badly they questioned their own existence. Along the way, he wiped out the entire Marquis of Huai'an's household. Don't ask. The rebels did it. At the time, the Marquis of Huai'an was his younger brother, Gu Tingjun. But Gu Tingjun didn't die either. His exam fraud had been exposed, and he was already in prison. He also used the young emperor's dependence on his tutor to escape punishment, continuing to court disaster until the end. When Gu Tingjun arrived, the original owner was already causing trouble. QAQ Why bother? The long-declined Marquis of Huai'an household was hardly worth fighting over. Inheriting the family estate was exhausting. In his previous life, Gu Tingjun had inherited the family business and worked himself to death. This time, he'd rather lie down first. His older brother could become a powerful minister while he enjoyed life. Every stage of the journey had its own lovely scenery. He didn't have to worry about daily expenses, and someone else would shield him from wind and rain. What could be better? So the brothers went to school together. His older brother was the top student, while he was the school bully. His catchphrase was: "My brother's got my back." The imperial exams were underway. The officials envied them. "That down-and-out Marquis of Huai'an has raised quite a pair of sons." The emperor was torn. "Should I name the older brother the top scholar, or the younger one? They're both equally brilliant and accomplished." The Grand Secretary, receiving the emperor's questioning gaze, said, "Young Gu is a graceful, handsome youth. By tradition, the title of third-place scholar must go to him!" Gu Tingjun said, "Why, thank you." Later, the brothers were both recorded in the History of Yong. Gu Tinghua became the senior Gu Chancellor, and Gu Tingjun the junior Gu Chancellor. Several television adaptations were made, and in every version, Gu Tingjun was played by a handsome actor, a treat for fans of beautiful faces. Viewers wondered, "How did the junior Gu Chancellor, such a spendthrift, manage to usher in a golden age and extend the Great Yong Dynasty's life by two hundred years?" Theme: Live in the present and cherish what you have. 2":"A story about a boy who is reborn as Palos's older brother. Theme: Power is the projection of one's deepest conviction. 3":"A collection of short stories. Theme: None. 4":"Wu Yuzhou ends his life on the road and returns to his hometown, Jingchuan City, to investigate the massacre of an entire family twelve years ago. During the investigation, he reunites with Yu Ye, his first love and the one who got away. The two work together to uncover the truth behind the massacre, and discover an even more shocking secret... One day, the members of the criminal investigation team are chatting. "Captain Yu, tell us about your first love." Yu Ye: "He pursued me for half a year before we got together. He really liked me, and we were happy back then. Later..." Everyone: "What happened later?" Yu Ye smiled and refused to say another word. Not long after, the first love himself appeared. Everyone witnessed Yu Ye giving him flowers, cooking for him, and even risking his life for him... He was working so hard to win him back. Everyone: "???" Yu Ye: "You pursued me for half a year back then. Now I'll cherish you for the rest of my life." A romantic, shameless scoundrel with a cleanliness obsession, the pursuer, vs. a calm, cool, and collected man who has weathered life's storms, the pursued. * 1. Reconciliation after a breakup. They are each other's one that got away. Equally matched, one-on-one, happy ending. 2. Both the pursuer's and the pursued's perspectives. 3. Set in a fictional world. Also known as: Has Captain Yu Won Back His One That Got Away Today? and The Twelve Palaces. Theme: See through the fog and uncover the truth. 5":"From the corner, Xie Xiao watched Gu Sen surrounded by everyone, biting down hard on his lower lip. You people all deserve to die. Gu Sen belongs to me alone. I really want to lock him up. Gu Sen gently wiped away the tears at the corner of Xie Xiao's eyes. Looking at Xie Xiao's red-rimmed eyes, he sighed and pulled him into his arms. "Be good, Xiaoxiao." Theme: Love. 6":"For some reason, an unusually large number of text worlds formed in the 21st century. It was practically a "text-world boom"! And that's exactly why our mission is to find reliable allies and lift the original restrictions on text worlds, so that their worlds can become real and natural too, no longer bound by their creators' settings. Doesn't that sound meaningful? "Then can I meet Zhang Qiling?!" Xiaxia asked excitedly. "Uh, we don't have enough clearance yet. And his world is already free of restrictions, so in principle, we can't disturb them anymore," the System said sheepishly. "Aw." Xiaxia immediately lost interest. "Then you're not much use." "I am useful, I am!" The System hurriedly pitched itself. "With my help, Host, you can visit the novel worlds you're interested in and meet your favorite characters! You can even change their lives and break up the forced couples you hate!" And so, Xiaxia the fujoshi and System 218 began their cheerful journey of quick transmigration, forming new couples... Theme: Play matchmaker and bring couples together. Experience life and grow. 7":"What kind of story will unfold when the soul of an Eastern girl enters Zhang Qiu's body? So the playboy of the Zabini family thinks he's a Casanova? Looks like you could use some taming! Little Draco is so cute! Pansy is the best friend anyone could ask for! Of course, as a little lady from a Ravenclaw noble family, I have to learn to use the brightest smile to bring people down. Wait, wasn't I supposed to be sorted into Ravenclaw? Why did the Sorting Hat put me in Slytherin??? P.S. This story is full of wish fulfillment! Not sure whether the characters will be out of character! Zhang Qiu is the author's favorite, so the shameless author has added some other details to her family and background. Zhang Qiu has no memories of the original Harry Potter books! Not sure if there will be a secondary couple! This is my first story! I won't put it behind a paywall and I won't abandon it! I'm writing it out of love! The author has chronic laziness and updates irregularly! Theme: A tribute to the original Harry Potter books. 8":"A collection of short stories. The original versions are on Weibo. The stories posted on Jinjiang have been revised. Weibo: Baomihua Huazi BMH Theme: Civility and harmony. 9":"Famous Honor of Kings streamer Yi Fei encounters a foul-mouthed trash-talker during a livestream. This trash-talker not only helps him flame his teammate who's throwing the game and the brainless idiot who keeps feeding, but also coolly rejects his friend request three times. Yi Fei grits his teeth and memorizes the cool support player's ID: Support to cultivate the mind? Great. Then one day, during a livestream of a major offline event, the streamer team faces off against a team of regular players. The internet is stunned: Holy crap! Our Yi Fei's gone crazy, hasn't he?! He messes up the first blue buff steal and lets the other side take it, then messes up the second one too, and the third, the fourth... every last one! What else could this be but throwing the game? Then they look up and see the enemy jungler's ID: Support to cultivate the mind. The ladies in the livestream chat seem to remember something... At the end of the match: Yi Fei: "You stole one of my blue buffs, so I'll give you a whole game of blue buffs. Want to add me?" The adorable beauty with a bun, still stunning even with the camera shoved in her face, like she'd been edited in Photoshop, glanced at her 1-9-0 record on her phone, pursed her lips, and declared, "Sure!" Viral game streamer Yi Fei x trash-talking technical-pro player, the cutie Ke Tian Across a thousand mountains and ten thousand rivers, love is always true. How about giving this a bookmark? Tips: The faster the bookmarks go up, the faster the author will type! Theme: Playing games is so much fun. 10":"First-person narrative, with both characters secretly in love with each other. Theme: The person you secretly like might secretly like you too."}