I transmigrate into the body of the Crown Prince of the Yan dynasty, and from the start, it’s a living hell: my father has been poisoned, rebels surround the capital, and three thousand men must face an army of twenty thousand.
Fight head-on and die. Wait around and die. I’m determined to choose a third way: turn this impossible situation into a business deal!
At home, I purge the traitors and produce fire oil to steady the troops. Beyond the palace, I spend every last treasure on grain at a premium, provoking the rebels to fight among themselves over money and supplies. Then I back a rebel general as my pawn, striking from within and without.
Who says war can only be won with blades? With a silver tongue and a pile of cash, I can bring an army of twenty thousand to its knees!
