The All-Round Son-in-Law: Reviving Agriculture, Growing Commerce, Securing the Borders, and Changing the Nation's Destiny

There are no nail-biting plots or ever-changing ingenious schemes, but this is the portrait of an ideal life for a middle-aged man weathered by years of hardship. What men long for, and what women deserve, can all come true for you in this vast world of literature. You can experience the exotic customs of the Southwest without ever leaving home, and learn how the migrations of the ancient Han people intertwined with the lives of the region’s native inhabitants. The tides of history and the exploits of remarkable figures will unfold before your eyes. Come relive a little-known history of the borderland peoples. A poor young man accidentally transmigrates to an unfamiliar dynasty and becomes the son-in-law of a prestigious family, surrounded by fine food, fine clothes, and beautiful women. Alas, beneath the family’s seemingly prosperous exterior lies ruin. Drawing on his vast store of modern knowledge, the young man helps them overcome five passes and defeat six generals, saving the family from bankruptcy and rebuilding its mighty business empire. A series of unheard-of schemes not only defeats his business rivals but also eliminates his romantic rivals, winning the hearts of countless beauties. The young man not only restores the family to greatness, but also brings sweeping changes to the technology, culture, and commerce of the era. By chance, he befriends a senior court official and is rewarded with rank and title by the imperial court. To strengthen their marriage, the couple takes a second honeymoon. Along the way, he seems to return to his homeland, many, many years in the past: a wild land ravaged by malaria, plagued by bandits, and harassed by foreign tribes… Once again, the young man puts his all-around talents to work, crushing the barbarians and ultimately securing the realm, stabilizing the borders, and enriching trade. In an unknown world, he finds the meaning of life…