Cen Xuan transmigrates into the dynasty of a tyrant famous in history. From the start, she insults the tyrant's entire family and gets on his absolute worst side.
To stay alive, she has no choice but to make the tyrant some grand promises.
"Look at the Red Lotus Sect. They peddle pseudoscience, spread rumors, fool the people, and undermine your rule. If you promote the study of natural laws, establish academies, and spread scientific knowledge, they'll destroy themselves without a fight, and your reign will grow even more secure.
"Look at how poor and miserable your people are. In the height of summer, they have to haul ships bare-chested. Give it a few years, and they'll rebel against you. If you distribute land fairly, build irrigation projects, and find better seeds, everyone will have enough to eat, and they'll never rebel again.
"Look at the Rongmo. They're vicious and treacherous, and they dare to cozy up to your officials right under your nose. Once you're dead and your guard is down, they'll carve up your country. If you exploit their internal conflicts, divide them and break up their alliances, then open up sea routes, expand trade, and ally with Goryeo, you'll be able to surround them and gradually swallow them up.
"Look at those foreign pirates. They harbor evil designs. When you traveled south of the Yangtze, they even joined forces with the local gentry to blow up a canal, nearly drowning you. If you give them a taste of their own medicine and arrange a little earthquake or tsunami, you'll surely wipe out their country.
"And look at..."
As she kept making promises, the people grew prosperous, the nation grew powerful, technology advanced, and the Nine Provinces were unified. A golden age had officially begun.
He rose from the dragon bed... no, he couldn't get up.
Zong Changze, the tyrant known throughout history for his brutality and cruelty, drew him gently into his arms and kissed his brow. "Beloved, make me all those other promises too. I love hearing them."
Who makes grand promises and ends up including themselves in the bargain? Damn it!
Theme: End a century of chaos and restore the glory of Huaxia
