After the Battle of Changping in 260 BCE, the balance of power among the Warring States changed dramatically. The protagonist, Chen Mo, transmigrates into the role of a low-ranking Qin court historian. Using his modern knowledge of history, he becomes caught up in court intrigue and witnesses key events, including Lü Buwei's rise to power, Ying Zheng taking control, and the conquest of the six states. He also tries to rewrite the regrets of history, but struggles against its momentum.
• Main plot:
1. Rise: Chen Mo begins as a minor court historian. By interpreting the essence of The Book of Lord Shang, he earns Lü Buwei's favor and takes part in compiling Lüshi Chunqiu. In secret, he organizes an inspection of the Dujiangyan irrigation system, helping Qin build up its strength.
2. Schemes and campaigns: He joins Wang Jian's campaign against Chu and Meng Tian's northern campaign against the Xiongnu. Using the strategy of befriending distant states and attacking nearby ones, he drives wedges between the six states. At key battlefields such as Handan and Linzi, he uses modern military knowledge to turn the tide.
3. Reform: After Qin unifies the realm, Chen Mo promotes reforms to writing, weights, and measures. But he becomes entangled in the succession struggle between Fusu and Huhai. He fails to prevent the upheaval at the Dune Palace, and finally comes to understand the irreversibility of historical forces during Chen Sheng's uprising.
Very interesting history book
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