Han Chuan, a top engineering student, transmigrates into the chaos of the early Ming dynasty and struggles to survive amid the mountains of corpses and seas of blood after Nanjing falls. Thanks to his modern scientific knowledge, he unexpectedly earns the favor of Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor, and is granted an extraordinary opportunity to enter officialdom despite his humble origins.
From improving firearms to managing floods, every step he takes in the Ming court is fraught with danger. He uses technology to drive the empire’s reforms while navigating a suspicious emperor, conservative officials, and political enemies watching for their chance to strike.
See how a modern engineer stays true to himself during the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty, fulfilling his dream of making the nation strong through technology while forging a legendary life as a carefree prince.