[Female-audience male protagonist + political scheming + battlefield + no romance in the main story + irresistible charm + one-sided crushes in both directions + addictive power fantasy + an overpowered golden finger]
After staying up all night gaming, he died suddenly. When he opened his eyes, he had become Jia Huan, the least favored illegitimate son of the Jia family.
He had no money, no power, and no one who cared for him. Even the lowliest servants dared to spit in his face.
It would have been bad enough to miss out on wealth and glory, but the Jia family was a sinking ship, destined to go under in a few years. Confiscation of their property and exile were just around the corner!
How was he supposed to play this game?
Just as despair made him wish he could start over, a translucent screen suddenly appeared before him.
[Emperor's Strategy: Ultimate Edition loading...]
[Current treasury: 1.37 billion taels of silver]
[Military forces awaiting unlock: one million cavalry]
What?!
All he had wanted was to live a comfortable, carefree life.
But when the borders were under attack and urgent reports flooded the capital, everyone else passed the buck and argued. Jia Huan simply saddled a horse and rode out alone.
“Those who invade our lands will be punished, no matter how far away they are.”
He won battle after battle, unstoppable wherever he went. His military achievements earned him the title of prince, despite his lack of imperial blood.
Years later, Jia Huan strode into the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a saber in hand. Before the assembled officials, he smiled and opened his cloak, revealing the bright yellow battle robe beneath, embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon.
“I, Jia Huan, am the emperor chosen by Heaven!”
[Content warnings]
① He focuses entirely on building his career and never pursues romance. His personal charisma wins over countless men and women.
② His golden finger is as mighty as a mountain. It's all about the power fantasy: he can access the troops and supplies from a max-level game save, but must accumulate prestige to unlock them.
③ The battles are written in an exhilarating power-fantasy style: not realistic, but full of passion.
④ Characters from the original novel may be heavily altered. Canon purists, proceed with caution.
