From the Start, I Was Dirt Poor; I Won Glory on the Battlefield with My Sword

Zhang Yu, a military enthusiast in his previous life,

transmigrates into the body of a baron in another world.

Before he can enjoy the pleasures of noble life,

his steward runs off with the money, things are stolen from the castle every day,

bandits rob the roads, and farmers flee with their families.

With no other choice, Zhang Yu tries drawing up contracts and learning how to do business.

Gradually, he realizes that he is nothing like the nobles around him.

A typical noble: "Everything in my territory belongs to me."

Zhang Yu: "This plot of land? One silver coin for a year's use. Here's the contract."

A typical noble: "You stole from me? You'll pay for that."

Zhang Yu: "You managed to steal all this? Keep it. Want a job with me? Here's the contract."

Some time later...

Someone: "Let me be your steward." Rejected. Your record is too spotty.

Thief: "Let's go steal from Zhang Yu." Caught. Off to forced labor.

Bandit: "Robbing people is dangerous. Why not get a job as a worker?" Wages paid daily, more work means more pay.

Farmer: "What should I plant on this land?" Plant with confidence. No one's going to take it from you.

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