The Tusi King of the Late Qing

In his previous life, I was betrayed by my girlfriend and met a tragic death. After being reborn, Li Yun transmigrates as the second son of a local chieftain in the late Qing Dynasty. In an era when foreign powers carve up China and human life is worth no more than grass, see how Li Yun grows step by step until he reaches the pinnacle of the world.

This book is entirely fictional and set in an alternate history. If anything seems familiar, please let the author know.