I was watching short videos and historical figures were collectively vomiting blood!

Chapter 24 Correct Answer: Tank 300 Car Model; Incorrect Answer: Punishment – Eating Surströmming Canned Fish!

Zhangsun Wuji looked at the multiple-choice question on the screen and pondered for a moment before answering, “Your Majesty, the population of the Tang Dynasty is around sixty million, and our nation’s pastures have sixty thousand horses. The number of horse-drawn carriages is even fewer, and only the wealthiest families can afford them.”

“Future automobiles do not require horses for propulsion, so the quantity should be quite large. However, I believe automobiles are not a common possession among ordinary people,” he continued.

“But based on the vast network of highways, it seems impossible to build such an infrastructure without a large population base. This suggests that automobiles might be fairly common.” Zhangsun Wuji began to analyze more deeply.

Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, nodded in agreement. Zhangsun Wuji’s analysis was indeed logical. Without a large number of automobiles and people, highways wouldn’t have been built.

After a long contemplation, Zhangsun Wuji made a bold declaration.

“Your Majesty, I believe we should choose C.”

Zhangsun Wuji had made a bold choice. The Tang Dynasty’s population was only about sixty million, yet in the future, the number of cars reached over forty million. This was the boldest prediction anyone in this era could make.

The others remained silent, but they could see that Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui had different opinions.

Li Shimin, sensing their hesitation, asked, “Do you two have any opinions?”

Fang Xuanling stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I believe we should choose B. Even with a population of one hundred million, four hundred thirty million cars would not be considered a small number.”

Du Ruhui nodded in agreement.

“I share the same view.”

“Fair enough,” Li Shimin said.

After considering the options for a while, he decisively chose B.

…

In the Qin Dynasty timeline, Emperor Ying Zheng heard that Li Si intended to choose A and immediately disagreed. As a great emperor, he always had a bolder perspective on things.

“From the images I have seen of the future, I believe it will be a prosperous era, even more so than any dynasty before it,” he said.

“Therefore, I think we should select the largest option.”

Without hesitation, he chose the final option, D.

…

In the Ming Dynasty timeline, Zhu Biao also analyzed the situation. Considering factors such as population, the class structure that could afford automobiles, and the highway network, he concluded, “Father, I believe we should select C.”

However, Zhu Di had a different opinion.

“Father, I think we should select D. Let’s be bold and embrace the unknown. There’s so much about the future that we don’t understand.”

Zhu Di, who would become the Yongle Emperor, had always been known for his foresight. Zhu Yuanzhang, with a deep and penetrating gaze, seemed to see the prosperous future reflected in his mind. Finally, he raised his hand and made his choice.

“I choose D. I want to see if the power of the future nation is truly as I imagine.”

Empress Ma smiled as she watched her husband.

“Zhongba has always had a unique boldness.”

…

At this moment, all the rulers across different timelines had made their choices.

【Ying Zheng chose D.】

【Liu Bang chose B.】

【Liu Che chose C.】

【Li Shimin chose B.】

【Zhu Yuanzhang chose D.】

【Wang Mang chose D.】

【Cao Cao chose B.】

【Liu Bei chose C.】

【Kangxi chose C.】

【Qianlong chose A.】

…

Qianlong: “?”

“Why did I choose A alone?”

Beside him, Heshen flattered him.

“Your Majesty, your judgment is correct. We will soon see!”

These choices appeared on the sky screen in golden text, highlighting the nobility of the emperors. As these famous names appeared, people in various timelines realized that the sky screen wasn’t just for them. It transcended all eras, connecting all timelines.

Ying Zheng frowned.

“Is history truly unchangeable? If my Qin Dynasty didn’t collapse, would these names have never appeared?”

At that moment, a voice as loud as a bell echoed across the universe, followed by the announcement of the answer.

【Answer revealed: As of September 2023, the number of motor vehicles in China reached 430 million, with 330 million cars and 18.21 million new energy vehicles; the number of drivers reached 520 million, with 480 million car drivers.】

【Ying Zheng made the correct choice. Reward: A Tank 300 car model, scale 1:18.】

【Zhu Yuanzhang made the correct choice. Reward: A Tank 300 car model, scale 1:18.】

【Wang Mang made the correct choice, but there were suspicions of cheating, so the reward standard was lowered. Reward: A Tank 300 car model, scale 1:100.】

…

“What?”

In the Xin Dynasty timeline, Wang Mang was furious and nearly spat blood. Looking at the small car model in his hand, he almost lost his composure.

“What is this? Why am I, a time traveler, not only missing out on the expected rewards, but my reward has also been downgraded?”

Wang Mang was speechless. He had seen no time traveler bonus package, and his reward was reduced. It was simply unjust.

【Liu Bang made an incorrect choice. Punishment: One spoonful of Swedish Surströmming canned fish.】

【Li Shimin made an incorrect choice. Punishment: One spoonful of Swedish Surströmming canned fish.】

【Liu Che made an incorrect choice. Punishment: One spoonful of Swedish Surströmming canned fish.】

【Cao Cao made an incorrect choice. Punishment: One spoonful of Swedish Surströmming canned fish.】

…

【Yang Guang did not make a choice. As the quiz organizer, he had watched the sky screen video beforehand. Since he did not participate in the quiz and only indulged himself, he was punished with three spoonfuls of Surströmming canned fish!】

【Qianlong made an incorrect choice. From a historical perspective, the consequences of the Qing Dynasty’s closed-door policy were extremely severe. Therefore, his punishment is doubled: one full can of Surströmming canned fish!】

In the Sui Dynasty timeline, “Ugh!”

The three spoons of Surströmming canned fish appeared as if from nowhere and were fed directly to Yang Guang. His face turned green immediately, and he wanted to vomit but couldn’t. He had to swallow it down.

As one of the most putrid foods in the world, Surströmming is considered a biological weapon in the food world. Eating three spoons of it was unimaginable.

A terrible stench spread from Yang Guang’s stomach to his throat. If it were only one spoon, it would have been bearable. But three spoons? It was unbearable.

He bent over and began to gag, vomiting uncontrollably. The hot spring water around him quickly began to spread the rancid smell. Even the beautiful women, though scantily clad, did not dare to step away. Some even came forward to help Yang Guang.

“Your Majesty, are you alright? Ugh…” one of the most alluring women tried to help, but the strong smell made her stomach churn. Unable to hold back, she threw up on Yang Guang.

Yang Guang: “@#￥……#%￥”

…

Other timelines.

The emperors who had been given a spoonful of Surströmming also suffered in silence.bLi Shimin, though his face was dark with anger, did not show any further emotion. Yet, everyone in the court could already smell the awful odor.

At this moment, Zhangsun Wuji kept his head down, not daring to speak.

“Fortunately, Your Majesty was the one who made the wrong choice,” he muttered under his breath.

And in the Qing Dynasty timeline.

Qianlong: “?”

“Why did I get an entire can? What is this Surströmming canned fish?”

“Ugh!”