Commoner Hero

In the 21st century, Su Qi’an, a modern and virtuous young man, unexpectedly finds his soul transported to the feudal and backward dynasty of Da Liang—a fictional empire not found in history—after saving a girl from drowning. Born into a poor family with a virtuous wife, Su Qi’an initially aspired to use his status as a scholar to achieve official rank and lead a peaceful and prosperous life. However, he is caught in a chaotic era marked by drastic changes in Da Liang, a fractured imperial court, warring regional warlords, nomadic tribes threatening the northwest, and pirates rampaging in the southeast. To survive, Su Qi’an, a humble scholar from an impoverished background, rises from obscurity to become a legendary figure, sweeping across all opposition and uniting the land under one rule. Whether branded a treacherous rebel or a virtuous statesman, Su Qi’an is destined to be a true hero of his age. — Description from novelcodex.org