Seeing some readers feedback that the progress is too slow, I will open a separate chapter to make an overall reply.
My writing wasn't done well, which is definitely my problem, not the problem of those readers who are handsome, rich, and talented. However, I will still make a reply.
I also read novels, and I can understand the thoughts of the "dada" (big brothers or big sisters) readers. However, when it comes to writing, I will find that there is a significant difference between the perspective of the author and that of the readers.
The "dada" (big brothers or big sisters) may not have paid much attention to the time in the book, but in reality, it hasn't been long at all. It's just that because the chapter reached seventy, it gives you a sense that a long time has passed in the story.
In fact, Li Yan only arrived in the Qin Empire for less than two months, and most of that time, she was in a state where she couldn't communicate.
This is the main reason why there are not many changes in the book's Qin, the time in the book is actually not long, but the chapters give you a feeling of passing a long time.
I have also considered the flaw of this writing style, which is what the "dada" (big brothers or big sisters) are saying, that it's dragging and lingering. You all want to see changes as soon as possible.
But not writing it, considering the situation of the main character and the First Emperor, the First Emperor will definitely summon the main character in this situation. Based on my personal belief in normal logic, some things have to be written.
Like whether the First Emperor wants to know why the Qin Dynasty fell after two generations, how it fell, how the emperors of later dynasties ascended to the throne and inherited the empire, and the official system of later dynasties...
Logically, I believe the First Emperor would definitely want to know these things!
But would the First Emperor be able to immediately change and see the results just by listening to the main character's words?
I personally think it's not possible.
Firstly, whether what the main character is saying is true or not?
Secondly, the Qin Dynasty is ancient, and the way of communication is not as modern as today. That means it takes time to issue policies, to transmit them, to implement them, and to receive feedback on them.
Like writing that Emperor Qinshihuang sends people to different places to investigate, until these chapters, he receives the bamboo slips, it's just like this.
Thirdly, both Emperor Qinshihuang and the many officials of the Qin Dynasty need time; they are all individuals with independent thinking abilities and won't just listen to whatever the main character says.
The changes have actually already begun, but they haven't seen the big scenes that you all want to see, such as dealing with Fu Xiu or modifying Qin Laws in these chapters.
It's my first time to write historical novels, especially with this self-revealing origin setting, and I have little experience. My level is also not high enough, and my grasp of rhythm is indeed not good enough. I'm trying my best to figure out ways to change it, but at present, the solutions I come up with don't seem very effective, really not effective.
I'm now in a bit of a contradiction when writing. On one hand, I want to try to meet your expectations as much as possible, fearing that the content I write will be accused of being an intentional "science popularization" and water filling by you all. On the other hand, some things that are really necessary to write in order to meet the book's logic are indeed inevitable, so I'm very conflicted and hesitant.
Before, when I read the books by Old Wang (Wang Zijun, a big shot), I thought Old Wang always watered down the material and did a lot of science popularization. Now that I'm writing historical novels myself, I've found that there are some things that really need to be written.
Of course, Old Wang's level is far beyond me, and I'm just a small player.
Some "dada" (big brothers or big sisters) said that I could write a few thousand chapters like this, but this is not possible. Based on my judgment, the middle and late stages of this book will progress quickly, and whether it can be written in 450-500 chapters is still uncertain. Being able to break through one million words, I think that's already very impressive.
According to my own thinking, an important milestone in this book is when Emperor Qinshihuang officially ascends to the throne. The manuscript has not yet reached that point (because I've been quite conflicted lately, not producing much new material, and instead, I've heavily depleted the previous stock). But the part of the plot has roughly been thought out.
Too much chatter, wasting your valuable time, "dada" (big brothers or big sisters) readers! Thank you for your support!
