China’s first Emperor ordered official search for immortality elixir
Qin Shi Huang – the first Chinese emperor – wanted to live forever.
According to Xinhua, newly discovered documents show that 2,200 year ago, he issued an executive order directing him to find a potion which would grant him eternal life.
Ancient texts show that China’s first Emperor ordered an official search to find the secret of eternal living.
Source:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-12/24/c_136848720.htm
