The Youngster of Great Qin

Xiao Ren's transmigration is not only about staying alive, but also about changing the course of history that led to the rapid fall of the Great Qin. He knows that Qin did not fall because of tyranny, but because of rigid institutions and a succession crisis. After surviving an assassination attempt by elite warriors, he does not rush to rebel. Instead, he chooses to enter government service. Using his knowledge of chemistry, he solves the Qin army's problems with spoiled provisions and rusting weapons, earning the First Emperor's favor. However, as Zhao Gao's influence grows, Xiao Ren realizes that technology cannot save the empire. Only a better system can. He begins secretly promoting improvements to the commandery-and-county system and reforms to the rule of law, seeking a balance between imperial and ministerial power. Using his chemical knowledge, he creates