What was the relation between the two? Jiang Chen had studied the Hundred Schools' classics over and over but still couldn't understand the rationale behind it. He had once asked the Upper Qing Saints about this matter, and the answer he received was that the secrets of heaven could not be revealed.
"The First Emperor seemed to have a deeper meaning, and my master perceived this deep meaning from me, but alas, my master did not reveal this deep meaning to me, only saying that when the time came, I would naturally understand."
"This so-called right time must be when I enter the city of Xianyang; only when I truly enter Xianyang will I be able to understand the deep meaning of the First Emperor."
Although Jiang Chen did not understand the First Emperor's profound intentions, he could still discern some matters related to it.
Xianyang was the key to everything, as long as one entered, all the puzzles would be solved.
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