Prisoner at the End of the Sui Dynasty

"Gu Wanjun, male, from Beiping Commandery. Arrested for theft and robbery in the third year of Daye."

Thunk. A radish was stamped with a seal, and his fingerprint was forcibly pressed onto it. That was Gu Wanjun's identity now.

Who in this world isn't a bandit?

The emperor is a bandit, the officials at court are bandits, the powerful clans are bandits, and the people are driven to desperation until they become bandits too.

"Steal a hook and you are executed; steal a state and you become a lord." Old Yang Guang, you forced my hand. I'll steal your empire, seize your throne, rob your imperial tribute, and abduct your concubines, then let's see you accuse me of "theft and robbery"...

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