In the late Ming Dynasty, the north was engulfed in war, while the south enjoyed peace and prosperity. In the East, maritime trade flourished, and the seeds of mercantilism sprouted beneath mountains of silver. The disastrous Jiajing period saw the Qing army break through the passes, leading to the disintegration of China. Wherever the iron hooves trod, pavilions and towers turned to ash, and the future of the Chinese nation was plunged into bloody turmoil. As the empire crumbled, a time traveler, disguised as a civil servant, rises against the tide, sounding the clarion call for the revival of Han Chinese civilization! This novel is a completed work of over 2.7 million words, quality guaranteed.