Chen Xiaoqi transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a scholar so poor he’s nearly down to his underwear. He plans to live off a rich woman and coast through life, but a series of mishaps gets him mistaken for the leader of a rebellion, and before he knows it, he’s been pushed onto the path of revolt. Relying on a modern way of thinking and all sorts of outrageous tricks, he leads a ragtag bunch of teammates, sparring with the imperial court and outwitting one bizarre faction after another. He also has to deal with debt collectors, a broken engagement, and people who love to watch the chaos unfold. In the end, he discovers that being a rebel is actually pretty great.
