Great Tang: Rising from a Soldier on the Western Frontier

He transmigrates to the Western Regions and becomes a squad leader in the Protectorate of Anxi.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty has only one city left in the Western Regions, defended by just over two thousand white-haired veterans. A hundred thousand Tibetan troops are about to attack.

Mass-producing gunpowder is the only way to change history.

However...

First, he faces a test from the Grand Protector, fighting the enemy with inferior numbers. Though he earns great merit, he is reprimanded instead.

Then, after advising the Grand Protector not to engage in superstitious activities, he is stripped of his rank and thrown into confinement.

Starting as a foot soldier, he rises again with the help of slave soldiers.

Just then...

The emperor sends an envoy ordering him to return to the capital at once.

The great clans of Guanzhong also send their sons to take over his military and political authority by force.

The Grand Protector: "Xia Chao, you've taken the wrong path. You're doomed!"

Xia Chao: "You want me to get along with slave owners, nobles, and powerful clans. What about my brothers?"

Soldier: "The court still expects us to go back and..."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.