Chang'an Romance: from Commoner to Zhenguohou

The Dayong Dynasty was created in an imaginary way, inheriting the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, with its capital in Chang'an. The country was at its peak but had internal and external troubles: fierce party struggles in the court (civilian groups, relatives, and undercurrents in vassal towns), Beidi and Xiqiang intrusion on the border, business was prosperous but the status of merchants was low, aristocratic families controlled resources, and it was difficult for the people at the bottom to survive. Protagonist: Lin Yan (traveler, modern business planning + retired scout, double buff blessing) A tribute to one of my favorite novels from early years.