His soul travels back to the end of the Han dynasty, where he becomes Mi Lan, the obscure third son of the Mi family of Xuzhou. Knowing the empire is on the verge of collapse, he has just one thought: rely on his elder brother, assist a worthy ruler, build up wealth and safeguard the family business. A peaceful life as a rich man will be more than enough!
But that little bit of knowledge from another world turns Liu Bei from a late bloomer into a master strategist:
“Brother! Sending aid to the warlords isn’t throwing money away. We should follow Lu Buwei’s example and invest in rare goods! Liu Xuande is a hidden dragon. If we stake the Mi family’s fortunes on building a bond with him, we’ll reap a hundredfold return!” (Mi Zhu is stunned: Since when did Third Brother master the great disciplines of commerce and judging people?)
“The Cao army is powerful? No matter. Spread our merchants far and wide, and secretly control the flow of food and supplies. Win over the local elites and stir up trouble in their rear. Then use money to undermine their soldiers’ morale... Second Brother, why are you staring? This is how business can defeat the enemy!” (Mi Fang is impressed: Third Brother, all I know how to do is wave a spear and swing a stick!)
“My lord! Jingzhou is a strategic stronghold, and it cannot be defended by the edge of a blade alone. We must befriend Jingzhou’s great families so they dare not act rashly; place informants along the river to learn of the enemy’s movements before they begin; and use the wealth of Jingzhou and Yizhou to win the people’s loyalty... Only then can we ensure a complete victory!” (Zhuge Liang’s feather fan pauses: Mi Lan’s plan... It is deeply versed in the art of political maneuvering, and seems to complete thoughts I had not yet finished.)
“Your Majesty! We have secured the provisions for the northern campaign. Our Shu brocade has been traded westward for countless fine horses, and the treasury is full... Uh, ennobled and appointed to high office? I am unworthy! Lan is a humble merchant who merely offered a few words of advice. How could I dare take a high position at court? My only wish in life is to sail across the Five Lakes and see Your Majesty’s realm stand forever...”
After reading the introduction, I feel that the subject matter is okay, but after reading a few chapters, I feel that it is not very comfortable. The advancement is too hasty, the characterization is too little, and the plot connection is not very smooth. When the Yellow Turban attacks Taishi Ci's request for help from Liu Bei, it directly becomes the danger of resolving Cao Cao's thieves, and carrying the hope of Xuzhou? According to the original development, when the troops were about to set off to support Xuzhou, the Yellow Turbans came to "borrow" food. You started fighting as soon as you arrived. Are you in such a hurry? It's strange, but the main reason is that the protagonist doesn't look like the protagonist. Seeing that there is no highlight performance at all, I really want to find Liu Bei. I want to go with a few people myself. Is there any difference if I am with you or not with you on the road? Hesitant and timid, not like someone who can achieve things
Highly recommended! An alternative Three Kingdoms auxiliary story, the protagonist travels through time to Mi Zhu's younger brother, specializes in business and intelligence operations, and becomes the invisible engine of the Liu Bei Group. With far-reaching wisdom and endless strategies, he rewrote history to help unify Shu and Han, and finally retired to become a legend. The plot is solid, full of fun moments, and the characters are excellent! Highly recommended! Mi Lan's soul returned to the late Han Dynasty, and she originally wanted to support the Mi family to enjoy wealth and wealth, but due to her "different world view", she used business power to pave the way for Liu Bei's counterattack. His strategies were ingenious, he sought help like "strange goods are available to live in", and he relied on "secret control of food transportation and mediation of military morale" to defeat the enemy. Even Zhuge Liang was impressed by his arrogant and horizontal skills. Mi Lan's contradictory situation of "wanting to be a rich man but becoming the mastermind behind the scenes" is intertwined with the battle of wits in troubled times. In the deconstruction of the history of the Three Kingdoms, it shows the wonderful collision of modern thinking and ancient intrigues, adding a masterpiece to the theme of historical time travel.