Cai Li, the tyrant of the Great Xia Dynasty, once ruled the world with iron-blooded methods, but was eventually betrayed by his cronies and died with hatred. Reborn back to the beginning of his ascension to the throne, he carries with him memories of his past life and endless regrets, determined to change his destiny. This time, he no longer used the butcher knife to establish his power, but used Legalist classics as weapons to enforce strict laws and restrain himself and his subjects. In the court, he faced the powerful ministers who had betrayed him; among the people, he needed to quell the dissatisfaction caused by the strict law. When old enemies kneel in the court hall, and when loved ones violate new laws, Cai Li must make a choice between personal feelings and national law. This is the transformation of a tyrant into a wise king, and it is also a confrontation between one person and the corrupt system of the entire dynasty. In the intertwining of power and law, can Cai Li truly realize his ideal of ruling the country by law, or will he eventually become a tyrant disguised as a wise king?
Purpose: Ideal first