Lu Chen transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty and became the only son of a corrupt official who held power over the entire court.
But the dynasty was nearing its end. Land was being consolidated into fewer hands, natural disasters kept striking, and the whole realm was like a field of dry tinder, just waiting for a spark.
On top of that, the northern grasslands had just been unified, and the tribes in the northeast were beginning to stir. Everything pointed to a change of dynasties being right around the corner.
Even if Lu Chen only wanted to be a rich young master, he might not have many years left to enjoy it.
Forget it. If the money went to the local authorities, barely a tenth would remain. Better to embezzle it all, get some real work done, and keep this crumbling court alive for a few more decades!
The first among the saints, it is recommended to issue a chastity memorial arch
For the time being, it seems that the protagonist is quite good and fits the taste.