Defy Heaven and Change Fate

In the final years of the Northern Zhou, Xiao Che, the son of a poor courier, is drawn into court intrigue after his father's death. With a perfect memory, he lies low in the Cui household, navigating between powerful ministers and the martial world. He uses the secrets of heaven as his eyes, Mohist ingenuity as his wings, and the skills of artisans as his blade, advancing one careful step at a time. From aide to Grand Commander, from regent to founding emperor, he abolishes hereditary privilege, introduces the imperial examinations, distributes land and lightens taxes, and establishes schools for girls, giving the poor a path forward, women dignity, and technology a place of honor. This is an epic tale of a commoner's rise, told in the first person: Heaven's will is unjust, so I will reach the heavens and rewrite my fate.