The New Emperor of Da Qi: From CEO to Emperor for the Ages

The New Emperor of Da Qi: From Modern CEO to Eternal Emperor

Synopsis

Lin Chen, a 35-year-old CEO of a leading modern technology conglomerate, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Xiao Chen, an 18-year-old puppet emperor who has just ascended the throne of the Da Qi dynasty. Da Qi is beset by internal and external crises: aristocratic clans monopolize the path to office, land is heavily concentrated in the hands of a few, and the treasury is empty, while eunuchs and imperial relatives vie for power. To the north, the Shuo Mo Khanate invades; to the south, the Baiyue rebel; Japanese pirates harass the eastern coast; and the Western Regions are in turmoil. The dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse.

With no supernatural golden finger, Lin Chen relies on modern knowledge of management, economics, and engineering, along with an offline encyclopedia on his wristwatch, to begin turning things around from within the palace. He pretends to be weak and uses his opponents' strength against them, gradually reclaiming imperial authority. He reforms taxation, promotes high-yield crops, and establishes imperial workshops to revive the economy; overhauls the military system and improves firearms to forge an ironclad army; and establishes new schools and encourages innovation to break free from rigid thinking.

From quelling rebellion around the capital to sweeping reforms across the realm, from suppressing border threats to sailing overseas, and from strengthening central authority to laying the foundations of industry, Lin Chen writes a legendary story of reform in the ancient court with a CEO's strategic vision and execution. He resolves clashes between civilizations and balances the struggle for power, transforming himself as he stays true to his principles while adapting to his times. In the end, he lifts the impoverished and weakened Da Qi to the pinnacle of a golden age, with vast territories, a thriving economy, and flourishing culture, becoming an emperor whose name will be remembered throughout history.