Chapter 21: Initiating the All-Dynasty Exchange Mode; Please Maintain Civil Discourse!

The emperors across various timelines could no longer sit still as they beheld the rewards detailed on the celestial screen. They were so shocked that their eyes seemed ready to pop from their sockets.

In the Great Han, Liu Bang was so envious of the lavish rewards that his eyes turned bloodshot. His wine cup slipped from his hand once again. "Damn it! The list offers this many treasures?" he cursed. "I am determined to make this list, and anyone who stands in my way will die!" Feeling that his time was drawing near, the allure of the Longevity Pill was unimaginable to him. Meanwhile, Xiao He stared in shock at the potatoes and sweet potatoes on the screen; a yield of 163 piculs per mu—what kind of concept was that?

During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che was also deeply shaken. While he was not yet old enough to crave immortality, the prospect of the Longevity Pill was still highly tempting. Furthermore, the astonishing crop yields presented a golden opportunity to solve the people's hunger, strengthen the nation, and perhaps even eradicate the Xiongnu once and for all. Liu Che slammed his hand onto the imperial desk, his eyes filled with resolve. "I must make this list! The title of 'Emperor Through the Ages' belongs to me, and these rewards shall be mine!" He promptly summoned Huo Qubing and Wei Qing to discuss how to secure a place on the list, while his court officials scrambled to offer suggestions.

In the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao felt a mix of envy and shock. His knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly, as did his advisors. "Such treasures—do they truly exist in this world?" With crops yielding ten thousand catties per mu, he would never again worry about provisions for his armies, nor would he need to send Cheng Yu to the south to produce food. "It is a pity," he lamented, "that I have not yet declared myself emperor. Is this treasure to slip through the fingers of Cao Mengde?"

The three brothers—Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei—were in a similar state. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei actively urged Liu Bei to claim the imperial title. But how could Liu Bei do so without troops or territory, especially while upholding the banner of restoring the Han Dynasty?

In the Great Tang, Li Shimin was so excited by the rewards that he rose from his seat and paced his study. "The Longevity Pill can extend life, and the crops can strengthen the nation; I must make this list!" His eyes burned with determination as he summoned Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and other ministers for consultation.

"My ministers, these rewards are vital to our Tang Dynasty. Do you have any strategies to help me make the list?"

Fang Xuanling bowed and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that the screen mentioned the Tang Dynasty is a land where all nations come to pay homage?"

Zhangsun Wuji waved his hand. "Indeed! Your Majesty, there is no need to worry so much!"

Du Ruhui added, "Even so, we must prepare for all contingencies. Your Majesty can now promote agriculture, expand water conservancy to enrich the people, and simultaneously strengthen our military to protect our borders." Li Shimin nodded repeatedly, setting his brush to paper as imperial edicts for the benefit of the nation were dispatched from the palace.

In the Great Ming, the old Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was truly stunned. Longevity, detoxification, potatoes, sweet potatoes—everything was desperately needed. "Now my grandson can be saved! He can be saved!" he exclaimed, pacing the imperial study and muttering, "Heaven helps me! Heaven helps me!"

Zhu Biao was also overjoyed, though he later smiled bitterly. "Father... these rewards are only for those on the list, and there are only ten spots."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily, full of confidence. "Biao’er, do you know how your father started? I rose from nothing to become the founding emperor of the Great Ming! Do you think I won't make the list?"

Zhu Biao patted his thigh. "You're right, Father! You started by begging with a broken bowl; surely no one in history can compare to that!" Eager to share the news with Empress Ma, the Emperor said, "Biao’er, accompany me to the Eastern Palace to tell your mother!" Along the way, father and son were already planning to tear down the palace buildings to plant potatoes.

In the Yongle era of the Great Ming, Zhu Di’s hands trembled as he touched his sword. "Such divine objects... if my Ming had them, I could go on campaigns every day! No... I could plant them at the borders and stay there forever! I would never need to ask my 'good son' for military funds again; I could be self-sufficient and even march all the way to the North!"

"I have spent my life in the saddle, killing enemies and governing the land. There must be a place for me on this list!" he declared. "Father... do you see? I am no weaker than my eldest brother!" A thousand thoughts raced through Zhu Di's mind.

In the Qing Dynasty, during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, he gasped at the rewards. "I, Aisin Gioro Hongli, have brought about a golden age since ascending the throne, and I have pushed it to its peak! My dynasty has the largest territory of all! Which emperor in history can compare to me? Which Han dynasty ever possessed territory as vast as my Great Qing?"

Heshen hurriedly shouted, "Long live, long live, long live! Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, the people have lived in peace and prosperity. You are truly the blessing of the Great Qing!" Qianlong held his head high, full of arrogance. "This title of 'Emperor Through the Ages' is mine!" he proclaimed with absolute confidence.

Just as the emperors of various eras were shocked by the rewards and striving to make the list, a voice echoed in their minds:
[Communication mode has been enabled. Emperors, please maintain civilized discourse and be polite rulers!]

In the Great Qin, Ying Zheng, who was bathing to purge the toxins from his body, suddenly heard the unique and mischievous voice of Tianbao. He couldn't help but smile. "Tianbao, we meet again!"

[Yo, yo! Check it out! Great Emperor Shi Huang... did you miss me?]

Ying Zheng found the child-like tone of Tianbao refreshing; since becoming the King of Qin, no one had ever spoken to him like this. It gave the First Emperor a sense of fatherly warmth.

"Ancestral Dragon of Qin": "I did... I did... I missed you dearly. Thank you for the cultivation methods for potatoes and sweet potatoes!"

As Ying Zheng spoke, he saw his words appear on the celestial screen in black text. The eunuchs and maids attending to him were terrified—had His Majesty gone mad? Why was he talking to himself?

The emperors of all dynasties saw the First Emperor's message, and his voice echoed in their minds, leaving them all in shock.

"Descendant of the Red Dragon" (Liu Bang): "Who... who is speaking in my mind?"
"Wild Boar of Han" (Liu Che): "Who is in my head?"
"Li Er of Tang" (Li Shimin): "Who are you all, and why are your names so strange?"
"A Broken Bowl" (Zhu Yuanzhang): "Who are you all? Am I having auditory hallucinations?"
"Yongle Emperor": "@A Broken Bowl, who are you?"
"A Broken Bowl": "I am Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Great Ming. Who are you, boy? Are you an emperor of my Ming?? @Yongle Emperor!"

"Your group member 'Yongle Emperor' has gone offline!"