The reason these particular individuals arrived first was simply because they were more famous historically, making their periods of reign easier to locate.
Wang Xuance was well aware that these people were fearless, otherwise, they wouldn't have ascended to the throne.
Therefore, after the introductions, he gave them no time to react and left with his subordinates.
Liu Bang rebelled against the Qin Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang rebelled against the Yuan Dynasty.
Nurhaci rebelled against the Ming Dynasty...
This was a complete mess. He was merely a general of the Tang Dynasty, how could he manage these affairs?
So, with the door shut, they could do as they pleased!
That's why he left so decisively.
However, these emperors were left somewhat bewildered in the courtyard.
Among them, Zhu Yuanzhang was the most typical.
He was unaware that Nurhaci had rebelled against his own descendants. All he knew was that the Ming Dynasty's rule had been reclaimed from the Mongols.
Thus, when facing Genghis Khan, he quietly shuffled a few steps back. Before others could react, he had already pried a brick from the wall and gripped it in his hand.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang had no idea about the entanglements between these people. He only knew that Zhu Youjian, who had spoken just moments ago, had said that the Qin Dynasty would fall by the second emperor and Liu Bang would replace him!
"You scoundrel Liu Bang, you stole my empire! Come and pay with your life!"
His body trembled, and he strode directly towards Liu Bang.
Who was Liu Bang?
He was originally from the streets, and fighting was commonplace for him.
When Wang Xuance told him that the person before him was Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Liu Bang had a premonition of something bad.
As expected, seeing Emperor Qin Shi Huang's fist getting closer and closer, he instantly crouched down, formed his right hand into a claw, and with lightning speed, lunged it out.
Who was Emperor Qin Shi Huang?
He was a noble of pure lineage. When engaging an enemy, he valued a straightforward approach. He completely did not expect Liu Bang to use such a despicable tactic.
Caught off guard, he was grabbed by Liu Bang at his most vulnerable spot!
His eyes instantly widened like copper bells, and he roared in shame and anger.
"Liu Bang, you have no martial virtue!"
"Ahhh! It hurts so much! Let go quickly!"
Liu Bang showed no embarrassment, only a fawning smile as he said, "Your Majesty Emperor Qin, please calm your anger!"
"In the past, my uprising was merely following the will of heaven."
"Furthermore, even without me, the second emperor would not have been able to continue ruling the empire."
"That King of Chu was even more detestable than I. Your Afang Palace was burned down by him..."
Emperor Qin Shi Huang couldn't be bothered with these explanations, merely glaring at him with bloodshot eyes, "Let go of me!"
"Using such a move, do you even deserve to be an emperor?"
Zhu Yuanzhang, standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to mediate.
"Your Majesty Gaozu, please let go quickly. It wouldn't be good if you crushed it!"
"And Your Majesty Emperor Qin, there's no need for you to be so angry."
"As the saying goes, children and grandchildren will have their own fortunes; do not toil for them. The general trend of the world is like a rolling wheel; no one can stop it!"
Just then, Chongzhen finally recovered his senses. Seeing his ancestor, he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.
"Your unfilial descendant Zhu Youjian pays homage to my revered ancestor!"
After respectfully kowtowing three times, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with teary eyes.
This was the founding emperor of the Great Ming, his ancestor!
Out of the sixteen emperors of the Great Ming, how many had personally met the founding emperor?
He could boast about this for the rest of his life after returning!
Zhu Yuanzhang was busy mediating and saw someone recognizing him as an ancestor. He immediately shouted.
"Why are you still kneeling there? Hurry up and help me persuade them!"
Upon hearing this, Chongzhen also scrambled to his feet and helped with the mediation.
Genghis Khan and Zhao Kuangyin, seeing this, also couldn't stand by any longer and came to help.
After finally separating the two, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, clutching his vital spot, sat back on the chair, gasping for breath. His gaze, sharp as a blade, fixed on Liu Bang.
This bastard was too damn despicable!
As a ruler of a nation, he actually used the move of groin-grabbing!
Did he, of all people, deserve to replace the Great Qin?
Liu Bang felt extremely uncomfortable under his stare and quickly tried to change the subject.
"Everyone, it seems we don't know each other, and we all come from different dynasties."
"Which one of you is from later times? Can you tell us properly why each dynasty fell?"
Chongzhen shrunk his neck at the question. Among them, he was probably the only one who could be considered from later times.
Even Nurhaci had died the year after Chongzhen ascended the throne.
Therefore, only he could answer Liu Bang's question.
But he dared not speak...
When a person hears something they are unwilling to accept, their first reaction is always to tell themselves that the person telling them is lying!
Chongzhen could imagine the consequences if he truly told the historical facts as Liu Bang requested; he would be beaten to a pulp by the assembled emperors.
Moreover, he also wanted to know what the future path of the Great Ming would be. Thus, he turned his gaze towards the two Heavenly Fire Army soldiers outside the courtyard gate.
"Young brothers, could you find us some historical records to read?"
Saying this, he took off a jade pendant from his waist and tried to slip it into the soldier's hand.
The guard not only did not accept it but decisively took two steps back.
"Picking up Zhu..."
"Ahem! Emperor Chongzhen, please don't act rashly. If my Lord knows I accepted your bribe, then this military uniform of mine will be at risk!"
"Also, I can't find any historical records for you."
"However, if there's anything you wish to know, I suggest you try your luck at the Research Institute."
Research Institute?
Hearing this reply, Chongzhen awkwardly put the jade pendant back and quickly inquired about the Research Institute.
After a series of polite questions, he finally got the desired answer.
Since they were guests from afar, Wang Xuance had not given any orders to prevent them from leaving. Thus, driven by curiosity, the group of emperors set off together towards the Research Institute.