Liu Heng transmigrates into the most down-and-out member of the imperial clan at the end of the Han dynasty, just as the Yellow Turban Rebellion is about to erupt and the empire descends into chaos.
While others recruit troops and horses and preach loyalty and virtue, he turns around and founds the "Great Han Military-Industrial Group," issuing shares to the army and making soldiers fight for him.
While others recruit famous generals with royal charisma, he simply produces an options contract: "Yun Chang, come be my co-founder. Contribute your expertise, and your descendants will enjoy dividends forever."
At the alliance of the eighteen warlords, everyone is arguing over who should be the leader.
Liu Heng quietly lays out a quarterly financial report: "Voting is based on share ownership. I hold 67 percent, so I have veto power."
Cao Cao slams the table and springs to his feet: "You brat, how dare you insult me with merchants' tricks!"
Liu Heng smiles and slides over a document:
"Please calm down, Lord Cao. Would you like to buy this 'guaranteed-win option' for the Battle of Guandu? The interest... will cost you only the territory you'll own in the future."
From that day on, war took on a different character.
This chaotic age will ultimately follow my Articles of Association.
