When a modern soul accidentally transmigrates into the body of Qi Heng, the young master of the Duke of Qi's household, at the age of five, his extraordinary fate is quietly rewritten...
He is no longer the melancholy young man trapped by Confucian propriety, pining for a love he cannot have. Armed with foreknowledge, he saves Minglan's mother, Wei Xiaoniang, from a wrongful death, ensuring Minglan grows up with a mother's love from the very beginning.
He offers Gu Tingye guidance, helping him avoid the wrong path and move forward smoothly. He also forms deep bonds with Zhang Qianjun, the second legitimate son of the Duke of Ying's household, and Di Yong, son of Di Qing, laying the groundwork for a network of connections from his youth.
In the imperial examinations, he earns five top honors in a row, making a name for himself in the capital.
In secret, he builds up his influence and promotes commerce to enrich the people, laying the foundations for the future. At court, he fearlessly stands up to stubborn traditionalists, making his sharp edge known. He meets Zhao Yingce, son of Zhao Zongquan and the future Emperor Shenzong of Song. The two have known each other since childhood and share a deep bond, eventually becoming a model sovereign and minister.
Together, they overcome every obstacle and drive sweeping reforms. With overwhelming force, they recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, defeat the Liao, Western Xia, Goryeo, and Tubo in succession, and expand the territory of the Great Song to an unprecedented extent. For his countless military achievements, Qi Heng is granted the title of Marquis Champion. Even when Zhao Yingce repeatedly tries to bestow higher titles on him, he politely declines, content to serve as a marquis who protects the nation and keeps the people safe, becoming the undisputed god of war and pillar of the Great Song. After his father passes away, he even yields the title of Duke of Qi to his eldest son, remaining true to his original ideals.
When his brothers also rise to high positions and join him in safeguarding the realm, the Great Song flourishes under his stewardship, growing wealthy and strong. This is a timeless tale of a sovereign and minister in perfect accord, and a legend of a transmigrator defying fate to forge a golden age.
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