[Historical Fiction + Poor Scholar's Rise + Political Scheming and Supremacy + No System + Rise of a Rebel Leader]
In the waning years of the Great Liang Dynasty, the realm descended into chaos and warlords rose on all sides. Shen Mu, a poor scholar, studied hard for ten years and traveled to the capital twice to take the imperial examinations, but failed to pass both times. With no hope of a career in office, he was caught in the devastation of war. His family scattered, and he was left alone to wander a world in turmoil.
If studying for a career in government was no longer an option, he would take another path.
He began as the lowest-ranking servant in a mountain stronghold. With an astounding memory and the courage to take risks, he gradually won people's hearts, built up cities, and maneuvered among the feudal lords. He made his name in a battle at Siyang, and the entire Huaisi Corridor fell into his hands. From poor scholar to warlord of a chaotic age, he would carve out a place in this realm for himself and those around him.
No System, no transmigration, no golden finger: only a pair of feet that will travel the world, a mind that never forgets, and a group of people who refuse to accept their fate.
It has a romantic undertone...