Transmigrated to the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, he starts with nothing but bare walls, while local bullies show up to collect debts?
[Ding! Historical Notebook awakened. Scanning a topographic map of Jiangling County…]
[Hidden information unlocked: Stolen goods from Japanese pirates are hidden beneath the rockery in Huang’s wealthy estate. A dry well connects to an underground river!]
Zhang Juzheng: Since Heaven gave me a cheat, I might as well make use of it. (Smirks)
He points casually, and a spring gushes from the barren hills. He waves his brush, and modern epidemic-prevention methods sweep away a plague!
[Reputation +9999. Reward acquired: Improved formula for basic black powder!]
Yan Song: This child is so clever he’s practically a demon. He must not be allowed to live!
Jiajing Emperor: My dear subject, this “scientific alchemy” of yours makes me feel more and more that the Ming dynasty is going to become invincible the more I refine it. How does that work?
Zhang Juzheng: Your Majesty, it’s called the Industrial Revolution. Let’s start by conquering Japan! (Raises an eyebrow)
Everyone: “…How can this scholar know the future?!”
