There’s Something Strange About This Official

Ye Wuyu, whose soul transmigrates into ancient times, becomes an utterly ordinary commoner. Watch how this lowly commoner rises from obscurity until a single word from him can decide the fate of all under heaven!

Just to be clear, the protagonist has no hidden background whatsoever. He's an ordinary commoner, and even his looks are nothing special. Just picture what an average person today looks like.