Watching Li Nian, Ying Zheng said, "Hearing what you have said, all the countries in later generations are governed without a ruler. Since you come from the later generations, you should be more suitable for governing without a ruler. Why don't you suggest governing the Great Qin with this law?"
In response to this question, Li Nian almost didn't hesitate: "Your Majesty, firstly, I am afraid of death; secondly, the governance without a ruler has evolved over history and is the result of various factors. It is not suitable for the situation of the Great Qin. The Great Qin needs Your Majesty, the people of the world need Your Majesty, and I also need Your Majesty!"
Li Nian had never thought about implementing something like constitutional monarchy, democracy, or republicanism in the Great Qin. Such ideas were not suitable for the era of the Great Qin.
Do the people of the Great Qin understand what a constitution means, or what a republic means?
"I believe that regardless of what system, or form of governance, the most important thing is to be pragmatic and truthful. The current situation of the Great Qin requires Your Majesty's leadership!"
This answer satisfied Ying Zheng very much. If Li Nian truly held the idea of no monarch, he would have his people execute Li Nian immediately, regardless of how valuable Li Nian is.
Because compared to the thought of anarchy, which Li Nian might spread as a threat to his power, all other values are insignificant.
Even if Ying Zheng spares Li Nian's life for the time being, Li Nian will still be confined for life, with no chance of freedom. He will only be used as a tool to collect historical materials and technology for future generations.
When he nears death, he will take Li Nian along with him and clean up all traces of Li Nian in the Great Qin.
Li Nian knew the purpose of Ying Zheng's question, so he answered honestly that he was afraid of death, and that the Great Qin was not suitable for anarchism. He assured Ying Zheng that he had no such thoughts, and further clarified that you are my mountain of support in the Great Qin, my father-in-law. How could I dig into my own mountain of support?
Looking outside the palace, Ying Zheng said, "It's late tonight, so I won't talk with you much more. After this question, you can go rest."
Li Nian humbly said, "Please ask, Your Majesty. I will answer with all my knowledge."
Ying Zheng's voice lowered slightly, and he tightly fixed his gaze on Li Nian as he asked the question that had been on his mind since learning of Li Nian's origin from the future: "Is there a method for longevity and immortality in your later generations?"
'Indeed, it is this question. Emperor Qin Shi Huang has already begun to think about seeking immortality and becoming a god.'
Li Nian was not surprised that Ying Zheng would ask this, and replied, "Your Majesty, there is none. Although later generations have advanced technology, they still cannot achieve immortality. The average lifespan has increased, and men and women can generally live to be seventy. With careful body care, it's possible to reach eighty or ninety."
To prevent Ying Zheng from asking about whether there are divine beings and immortal islands, Li Nian added, "Later generations have explored the entire world with their technology, even landing on the moon. However, they have yet to discover any divine beings or immortal islands."
Ying Zheng was quite disappointed upon hearing this. He had intended to ask, but he didn't expect Li Nian to say it first. It seems like Li Nian knows what he is going to ask! However, Ying Zheng still doesn't want to give up.
"Have I heard that a divine maiden once stole the elixir of immortality and fled to the moon? Is that also false?"
Li Nian shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, the story of the divine maiden stealing the elixir of immortality and flying to the moon in later generations is also a myth. It is known as 'Chang'e Flying to the Moon', but there is actually nothing but desolation on the moon. There is no divine maiden!"
Ying Zheng fell silent, unable to speak. He could tell that Li Nian was not lying, but precisely because he was not lying, it caused Ying Zheng to fall silent.
This means that his dream of immortality has shattered.
Moreover, there is an important point. Although the later generations cannot make people immortal, these alchemists still deceive him into believing that there is a method to make people immortal and offer him elixirs of immortality.
Ying Zheng had only two thoughts in his mind: What are the pills that those alchemists have given to the emperor? All of those alchemists should be killed!
Li Nian knew of Ying Zheng's strong desire for immortality and said, "Although there is no method for eternal life in later generations, there are many ways to extend one's lifespan."
Li Nian naturally wants Ying Zheng to live a long and healthy life, as he is his father-in-law in the Great Qin. Only then can Li Nian live comfortably in the Great Qin.
Ying Zheng recovered from his silence, and since there is no method for immortality, any means of extending one's lifespan and living longer would be good.
"What methods?"
Li Nian said, "The average lifespan of people in later generations can be extended for several reasons. Firstly, with the improvement of living standards, people are no longer hungry. Secondly, medical technology has advanced, allowing for the treatment of more diseases. Thirdly, with the widespread of knowledge and the increase in people's health awareness, they have learned to lead a healthy lifestyle..."
"Your Majesty does not lack food, but you should pay attention to a balance of meat and vegetables, ensuring a balanced diet. That is to say, both meat and vegetables are needed. The medical skills of the Great Qin want to reach the level of later generations, which is currently impossible, but the subject has several strategies that can improve the medical skills of the Great Qin."
Ying Zheng simply exhaled and said, "Speak!"
Li Nian said, "Firstly, summon outstanding doctors from all over the country and hold a medical exchange conference for them to share their medical skills. Secondly, establish a Medical Palace and invite outstanding doctors to teach their skills there. Thirdly, improve the treatment of doctors. Those who have made significant contributions to medical skills should not be hesitant to reward them with prizes."
"I can only think of these for now. My strategies are essentially to actively manage doctors, encourage the development of medical skills, and enhance doctor communication. Your Majesty is bound to think of more detailed solutions than mine!"
Even with the help of a search engine, one person's brain can't be as comprehensive and detailed as the thoughts of Ying Zheng and the many ministers of the Great Qin. Moreover, it is certain that Ying Zheng's ideas would be more suitable for the Great Qin.
Fortunately, Li Nian only needs to start the ball rolling. Ying Zheng and the other ministers of the Great Qin will naturally complete it. However, many things are often difficult because they can't think of that initial idea.
"As for the habits of a healthy lifestyle, one should not eat raw food, especially meat. For instance, fish sashimi contains many tiny things that are not visible to the naked eye. If they are consumed raw, one may fall ill."
"Water should also be boiled before drinking, for the same reason as with fish sashimi; there are also invisible things in water. Your Majesty should exercise his body every day and not sit in front of the case all day handling state affairs..."
As he said this, Li Nian felt that he had said too much and said, "I will go back and write a detailed list of things to pay attention to and present it to Your Majesty!"
Ying Zheng nodded in agreement: "Alright!"
When mentioning bacteria in food, Li Nian thought of something. After crossing to the Great Qin, he hadn't caused a biohazard crisis within the palace of Xianyang. Did the time travel process somehow disinfect and sterilize him?
That time travel is quite smart!
Li Nian said, "As long as the healthy lifestyle is maintained, Your Majesty should be able to avoid illness and prolong life. Almost forgot, if Your Majesty has been taking the pills forged by the alchemists, stop immediately and do not take them again in the future. The items forged by alchemists, if taken for a long time, are harmful to human health. If Your Majesty does not believe in this, you can test it on chickens or rats..."
As Li Nian kept talking about how to use chickens and rats to verify whether the alchemists' concoctions had issues, Ying Zheng's eyes showed a smile. This young man was truly thinking for him.
When Li Nian finished speaking, Ying Zheng said, "Let's call you every day. That won't be convenient for either of us. It would be better to set a period of five days. When the time comes, I will have the questions ready and you can explain them to me then."
Indeed, calling Li Nian every day and talking about a bunch of things is not convenient for either of them. It also raises the question of whether they should continue handling state affairs or engage in other activities.
This method of scheduling a fixed time and topic is like having a class with Li Nian every five days, which makes it easier for everyone involved.
Li Nian naturally wouldn't object and said, "I will comply!"
Ying Zheng said, "In five days, what I want to know is: Why did the Great Qin collapse? How can this be avoided?"
Indeed, Ying Zheng is more concerned about the swift decline of the Great Qin.
