Chen Mo, a modern-day young man out of work, unexpectedly comes into possession of a bronze pocket watch and discovers that he can transmigrate through time. He begins exploring different historical eras.
┈To Handan in Zhao, at the end of the Warring States period, where he becomes Ying Zheng’s only childhood friend and witnesses his transformation from hostage to King of Qin, taking part in the unification of the Six States.
┈To Pei County at the end of the Qin dynasty, where he becomes Liu Bang’s friend among the common folk and witnesses his legendary journey from village head to rebel leader, ultimately founding the Han dynasty.
┈To Zhuo Commandery at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he sells straw sandals alongside the young Liu Bei and witnesses the Oath of the Peach Garden and the founding of the Shu Han regime.
┈To the transition from the Sui dynasty to the early Tang, where he becomes Li Shimin’s trusted strategist and takes part in the Xuanwu Gate Incident and the founding of the Zhenguan era.
┈His transmigration continues…
The novel is cleverly conceived and has a clear structure. It is a rare good book!