Reborn in 1992: Entering the Tide

After a turbulent career in officialdom, Liu Weiguo lost because he relied too much on others.

When he looked back, he had been reborn in 1992, an era of reform filled with both opportunity and undercurrents.

Having suffered in his previous life from clinging to powerful patrons, this time he refuses to make the same mistake. He won't blindly pick sides or believe in shortcuts to success through a single powerful figure. Instead, he breaks through with open, strategic moves and establishes himself through his achievements.

Within the system, nothing is simply black or white. Powerful families vie for influence, and local networks are deeply entrenched. Opponents fight over their positions, while allies change sides for the sake of their interests. There are partners who share his ideals, as well as old friends who succumb to temptation and fall from grace.

Power is a double-edged sword, and the higher you climb, the more your loyalties are put to the test.

Promotion is merely the result of getting things done. He navigates the rival factions and makes difficult choices, keeping true to himself amid the great tide of the times. He seeks neither power over the entire court nor dominion over all, only to be able to answer to the land beneath his feet and the countless people who call it home.