The story of two emperors traveling across the land.
It has two volumes. Volume One covers their travels in ancient times, and Volume Two follows them sightseeing in the modern era.
Volume One blurb:
The twenty-eighth year of the First Emperor's reign.
Ying Zheng embarked on another tour of the empire. As he climbed Mount Tai, he prayed for favorable weather throughout the land and for the Qin dynasty to endure for ten thousand generations.
He also prayed for the immortals' favor, so they might help him achieve immortality.
The moment he made his wish for eternal life, a voice sounded in his mind: "Hey."
Ying Zheng: "?"
Who are you?
Qin Zheng, who had somehow transmigrated from the future: "I'm another you."
Ying Zheng, who thought he was possessed: "...Fetch the imperial physician."
Please note
1. Same setting and characters as the series next door.
Little Zheng transmigrates back to travel the empire with Zheng-ge.
Note: Little Zheng is only an observer and doesn't change the course of history in the original world.
2. The idea came from the author's interest in the First Emperor's tours recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian. The other series doesn't reach that far, and making this an extra would make it too long, so I'm giving it its own series. Since I've already started writing it, I'll keep going to the end for love!
Volume Two
Blurb:
It's said that the souls of great historical figures, revered by later generations after their deaths, never disperse. They dwell in their tombs, protecting the lands around them.
One day, Ying Zheng and Qin Zheng, who had been sleeping together in the Lishan Mausoleum, opened their eyes at the same time.
A message from AAA Administrator popped into their minds: As of today, the present-day world is open for visits. All Your Majesties, generals, princes, marquises, chancellors, poets, and others are welcome to see the splendid mountains and rivers of our motherland!
And so...
The Terracotta Warriors Museum of the First Emperor in Shaanxi.
Ying Zheng: "My painted pottery warriors..."
Qin Zheng picked up his words: "How did they all turn so gray..."
Group chat.
A famous figure from later generations tagged Ying Zheng.
I've long admired the founding emperor. Might I meet you?
Ying Zheng replied.
Certainly.
Before long, that person tagged Qin Zheng.
Why is there another one? Which Qin Emperor is real?
Qin Zheng replied instantly.
We're both real!!!
A certain anime convention in City C.
Two tall, handsome cosplayers, dressed in black robes, wearing ceremonial crowns and holding Qin banners, drew countless eyes.
Everyone: They're cosplaying as Qin Shi Huang!
People lined up to take photos and collect autographs. A Qin fan stepped forward. "Could you two say some classic lines?"
Qin Zheng looked at the camera and blurted out, "I am Qin Shi Huang."
Then he quietly nudged Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng played along helplessly, reaching toward the camera. "Send money."
Please note
1. They have the same face and twenty-year-old bodies. Since the unusual premise of the other series, where the same face appears from the start, would end the story immediately, here's a chance to enjoy the fun of two versions of the same person sharing one body and one face.
2. Material life was incredibly limited two thousand years ago. The idea is to let the two emperors see the beautiful mountains and rivers of the modern world, eat well, drink well, and have fun. This is a cheerful, lighthearted story.
3. This is a modern world where the Qin dynasty fell after the second emperor. Don't ask; the author can't make up two thousand years of history for a different world.
4. There will probably be other historical figures, too. I haven't figured out their roles yet. The blurb just gives you a little taste; you'll have to wait until the story starts for the details.
Cover art thanks to an angelic user from the Bishui Forum!
Theme: Sightseeing and having fun is good civilization.
