In 1929, during the Republic of China era, the people's greatest enemies were landlords and local gentry. They had no idea what a nation even was.
Zheng Dayuan transmigrated and acquired an assistive System that could simulate historical events and even make phone calls.
Arriving in this era of suffering, he thought that his knowledge of history would let him rise to high office and thrive. Instead, natural disasters and warlords followed one after another.
In the end, he understood one thing: even if you have the means, they're useless if you lack the power to change anything. If you have the ability but no connections, you'll only ever be a tool.
One day, when the invaders arrived, ordinary people responded in droves by becoming collaborators. Zheng Dayuan asked helplessly, “Why are you siding with the invaders? If our country ceases to be a country, what future will you have?”
A farmer stared back blankly. “We've only changed masters. What's wrong with that? The Republic of China never gave us a future either!”
At that moment, Zheng Dayuan understood. To them, the invaders and the soldiers of the Republic of China were no different.
In an age when everyone was adrift like duckweed, with no control over their own fate, they were simply people trying to survive.
Only after enduring hardship and truly understanding the difference, when they saw that red force rise like the sun and shine upon the land, would they awaken.
“They don't want to be dependents. They want a country of their own, where everyone is their own master.”
At last, Zheng Dayuan found his purpose. He would be the one to kindle the first sparks, a teacher whose ideas transcended his era, and someone who could empower them to change their circumstances when they awakened.
This book focuses on telling the story from the perspective of ordinary people. It is not truly a spy or resistance-war story; any such plot points appear only as part of the historical setting.
