The Deer and the Cauldron: No System, from Powerful Minister to Emperor

In the original, Wei Xiaobao blundered his way through officialdom on sheer luck, won advancement by sucking up, and got the beauties through sheer good fortune.

But I use modern political strategy to crush the whole game from above!

Obai holds power over the entire court? I plan ahead, wield the emperor's influence to cut down the powerful minister, and seize control of the court in a single move!

Kangxi keeps me in check at every turn? I turn the tables and read the emperor's mind, first becoming his most favored courtier, then reducing imperial authority to an empty shell!

The Tiandihui exploiting me, martial sects stirring up trouble, the Shenlong Cult wreaking havoc across the land? I'll flatten them all. No one can stop me!

I see the loneliness beneath Jianning's unruly nature, A Ke's obsession beneath her aloofness, Su Quan's resentment beneath her domineering manner, and Shuang'er's unease beneath her gentleness...

I won't grovel or kneel. I'll win their hearts sincerely! Every woman in this book is a beauty, and I'll bring them all into my harem. All are doted on, no abuse, and everyone gets a happy ending!

From an unknown street tough in Yangzhou, to an unrivaled powerbroker at court, and finally to the throne, ruling a vast realm!

I don't rely on a System to cheat my way to power. With only my wits, strength, and careful planning, I carve a path through the chaotic Great Qing, becoming an emperor who commands all under heaven and is surrounded by beauties!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.