On a street corner in Luoyang in the sixth year of Zhongping, Cao Zheng, a former soldier, unexpectedly traveled through time and became a beggar Qian Qi. Carrying an ancestral bronze sword, he was suffering from hunger and cold. Just when Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong and fled, at the critical moment of life and death, the bronze sword's special power awakened, allowing him to glimpse the dragon aura rising above Cao Cao's head! In order to fight for his life, he shouted loudly: "Mr. Cao, I can help you reach the 9th Five-Year Plan!"
A false statement actually made Cao Cao turn back to save others. From then on, Cao Zheng stepped into the whirlpool of troubled times with the ability of "watching luck and fortune". The blast furnace steelmaking method he introduced made the swords and armor of Wei warriors unparalleled; the pig composting technique he promoted filled the Yanzhou granary; he also made thunder and thunder cannons, which blasted Yuan Shao to death in the battle of Guandu.
He also used his foresight to reverse countless tragedies: he rescued the talented Cai Yan from Hu Qi and gained a confidante; he conquered Lu Bu's daughter Lu Lingqi and made her a sassy heroine; he instigated Diao Chan in the dark and controlled the world's intelligence. Dianwei Wancheng was reborn in blood, Xu Shu sincerely surrendered, Zhang Xiu devoted allegiance... Under Cao Cao, there were advisers like clouds and fierce generals like rain.
The benefits of salt, iron and soap can be cultivated internally, and the benefits of dried fish from the sea can be exploited externally. Faqiu collects gold for military supplies, and disinfects the army with alcohol. Cao Zheng used his insights beyond the times to create the triple hegemony of economy, military, and medical care for Cao Cao. Finally, in 195 AD, on the occasion of Cao Cao's 40th birthday, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty abdicated, and Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty ascended the throne, establishing a new dynasty "Forging Wei".
At the top of the palace, the emperor and his ministers lean on the railing. Cao Cao asked: "The world has been decided, what should be the next step?" Cao Zheng looked at the stars in the distance and smiled. With one man and one sword, he changed fate against the will of heaven, not only helping his ancestors ascend to the throne early, but also igniting a spark towards an unknown future in the land of China.
