Lychees of Chang'an: From Imperial Grandson to Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!

He had transmigrated! He had become Li Yan, Prince of Jianning. In the Tang Dynasty, he was the third son of the current Crown Prince, Li Heng, and the grandson of Emperor Li Longji. The year was 756. He was sixteen. It was the fourth year of the Tianbao era. Li Yan's courtesy name was Juyuan. He was a 21st-century corporate drone, working 996 every day and scrambling for a few measly coins. His biggest dream was to buy a small apartment and then lie flat. How had he... become a prince of the Tang Dynasty? And in the fourth year of Tianbao, no less! Tianbao! That era name rang a bell like nothing else. The An Lushan Rebellion! A turning point for the High Tang, and a great catastrophe for Chinese civilization. And now, the rebellion was only... eleven years away. Li Yan broke into a cold sweat. He wasn't an outstanding student of history, but he knew all about major events like the An Lushan Rebellion. That rebellion nearly brought the High Tang to its knees. The imperial Li clan was left in a pitiful state, and even the emperor had to flee. What chance did a prince like him have in such troubled times? [Ding-dong!] The Troop-Raising System has been activated! [System prompt: Troop types can be unlocked by completing System missions, exchanging points, triggering special events, and other means.] [System prompt: Recruiting soldiers costs points, and requires meeting the recruitment conditions for the relevant troop type.] [Side missions available: 2.] [1. Make Your Mark: Within one month, raise any one basic attribute (Martial Prowess, Intelligence, Command, or Politics) above 50. Reward: 1 random troop blueprint, 500 points.] [2. Building Strength: Recruit your first soldier or retainer with a loyalty rating of at least 80. Reward: Basic Loyalty Detector, 300 points.]