The general course of history: empires split after long periods of unity, and unite after long periods of division.
The Great Zhou Empire ruled for centuries, but powerful ministers entered the court and the nation's fortunes declined. Its vassals seized the moment, rose up, and carved up Zhou.
Li Shimin dominates the northwest, Zhao Kuangyin eyes the Central Plains, Zhu Yuanzhang rises with the tide, the two Liu brothers of Han sharpen their blades, and the First Emperor plots his revenge. The states of Zhao, Wei, Han, Chu, and Yan also stand alongside one another, while Sima Yi, Liu Yu, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian rise as formidable contenders.
Huang Zheng looked over the vast legacy left by the previous owner, considered what his golden finger could do, and tightened his grip on his battle saber.
"The contenders across the land are no ordinary men. I am only twenty this year, and who knows when I might unite the realm? But having transmigrated into this life, I must press forward and write my own legend. Posterity can judge my merits and faults."
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
