A Poor Scholar in a World at War

In a war-torn age, Sun Zhi, born into poverty, happened upon half a military manual. Drawing on modern knowledge and strategic insight, he tried to change his circumstances. But the old feudal powers, determined to protect their own interests, obstructed him at every turn. As a man from a poor family, Sun Zhi faced the limitations of his status, yet he was determined to break the aristocratic clans' monopoly on military power. He struggled to choose between holding fast to his beliefs and promoting new ideas, or accommodating the old system. His origins often made him the target of suspicion, and even his victories came at a steep price. Now, with enemy forces at the gates, Sun Zhi must grow stronger in the limited time he has, battling harsh wartime conditions and aristocratic prejudice as he fights off the invaders and reshapes the fate of this chaotic age.