When orcish hooves shattered the southern plains, and infighting among nobles eroded the kingdom's foundations, Ryan Green, from another world, inherited the remote Eaglebeak Valley. Here, there was no fertile land, no loyal army, only a group of serfs struggling to survive and crumbling city walls.

In chaotic times, survival is the only rule. Ryan knew that relying solely on cold weapons and feudal constraints would ultimately reduce him to food for orcs or a pawn in the power struggles of nobles. He took up two "weapons": steam and gunpowder.

He used steam engines to drive forging hammers, stamping out indestructible iron armor; he used sulfur and saltpeter to develop cannons that shook the battlefield. He broke the aristocracy's monopoly on knowledge, teaching soldiers to read and navigate, and had serfs cultivate land and train soldiers, building an iron defense line in barren valleys.

Faced with the savage charges of the orcish legions, he constructed death traps with giant ballistae and gunpowder mines; dealing with the nobility's attempts to win him over and their schemes, he accumulated wealth by exporting iron armor, demonstrating the confidence of "neutrality" through his strength. From being forced to defend to actively expanding, from an unknown lord to Earl Green, he proceeded step by step, transforming a remote valley into the only safe haven in a chaotic world.

As the northern nobles' rebellion tore the kingdom apart, and as the eastern orcs brewed an even greater storm, Ryan stood before the steam-powered workshop, gazing at the armored army arrayed in formation, his eyes gleaming with ambition: "Chaos is not the end, but an opportunity to reshape order. This southern land will ultimately be dominated by steel and steam."

This is a story about using technology to break the shackles of feudalism and using strength to rise in a chaotic world.

I, Richard, am a wandering knight without a fief. Five years after transmigrating, I finally have my own fief, but it is merely a desolate and uninhabited pioneer territory.

Not only was it incredibly desolate, a complete wasteland, but countless orc tribes also occupied this wilderness.

He held the Expeditionary Order in his left hand and picked up his sword in his right, surveying the desolate territory and muttering to himself.

"My whole life has been like walking on thin ice. Will I ever be able to reach the other side?"

Unfortunately, no one answered the question; only countless orc leaders bowed their heads in fear, praying silently in their hearts.

"We're just here for a meeting, what's wrong with this bastard now...?"

Lu Chuan, a modern civil engineer, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a deposed prince exiled to a barren land. Faced with saline wasteland and a desperate populace, he vows to create life in this desolate place. He gains trust with a shallow well, defeats a village bully with fishing traps, and discovers astonishing mineral deposits in the barren mountains. When powerful external enemies lurk, Lu Chuan uses his extraordinary wisdom to lead his people to independence. Caravans come and go, brick kilns rise, and disillusioned martial artists lend a helping hand; he embarks on an unprecedented path of infrastructure development in this wild land.

Lords + nobles + armies + conquest + magic + knights + orcs + elves + dwarves + dragons + giants + hobbits + demons + Middle-earth, emperors, dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and the protagonist.

Introduction to the continent of Atlas

The continent of Atlas is vast and rife with conflict. Its core of power is the Augustan Empire, an ancient kingdom ruled by humans and ruled by noble fiefdoms. The empire's territory is expansive, but imperial power is unprecedentedly weak due to an aging king and an unresolved succession issue. True power lies in the hands of eight hereditary marquises, who vie for control of their own territories, forming alliances and maneuvering between "royalistism," "neutrality," and "separatism," posing a severe challenge to the empire's unity.

Other intelligent races and civilizations on the continent are equally important: the Elven Empire in the west lives in seclusion in the Eversong Forest, guarding ancient magical secrets; the Dwarven Empire has established a magnificent underground kingdom beneath the Broken Blade Mountains, and its people are excellent craftsmen and miners; the Orc Empire in the Crimson Wasteland in the east worships strength and has been fighting against humans for thousands of years; the Swamp Kingdom in the Weeping Swamp in the southeast is mysterious and xenophobic, believing in the life force of corruption; the sea creatures of the Ocean Kingdom rule the endless deep blue; and the legendary giants, dragons and other ancient beings remain aloof, quietly observing the changes of the world.

Currently, the continent is on the eve of transformation. Within the Augustus Empire, the "magical steam engine" technological revolution initiated by Leon von Hohenzollern is challenging the traditional magical power system represented by Elisa Windsor. The clash between old and new forces, intertwined with imperial succession, noble intrigue, and racial grudges, is about to unleash a sweeping wave of destiny across this ancient land.

Chen Fan obtained the Dimensional Mission System, which allows him to earn generous rewards by completing missions.

The first world: The zombie world.

First mission: Kill 100 zombies. Reward: Constitution +10, portal length and width +1 meter, zombie serum x1.

The zombie world is extremely dangerous.

To be on the safe side, Chen Fan decided to hand over the zombie world to the government.

They want the government to help them complete their mission.

When Chen Feng demonstrated his time-traveling ability, the higher-ups were shocked!

A few days later, the Great Xia launched a top-secret plan.

Countless elite warriors have begun their conquest of another world!

Starting in the zombie world, the Great Xia Dynasty established a mysterious organization led by Chen Feng.

They began to conquer one dangerous world after another.

Zhang Yunxiu was in a hurry to travel back in time to become Zhang Juzheng's youngest son.

A year later, his adoptive father passed away, leaving his family devastated; two years later, the Thirteenth Prince, wielding only a boarhide armor, rose in rebellion, embarking on his path to usurp the throne; seven years later, England defeated the invincible Armored Fleet, beginning a bloody primitive accumulation of wealth.

Fierce factional strife, land annexation, border corruption, and the silver crisis are like a sword hanging over our heads.

...

However, four hundred years later, when people opened the historical records, they were surprised to find that history had inexplicably taken a different turn in the ninth year of the Wanli reign.

In that year, the first comprehensive newspaper in the Ming Dynasty, the Wanli Xinbao, was launched, deconstructing Yangming's philosophy of mind and setting off a groundbreaking intellectual revolution.

In that year, modern medical theory was proposed for the first time, and the plague problem that had plagued people for thousands of years was contained for the first time.

That year, the gentry experienced for the first time what the iron fist of macroeconomics truly meant.

From this year onward, the already precarious Wanli New Deal unexpectedly triggered a major upheaval unprecedented in a century! Inventions and discoveries of all kinds, such as the steam engine, sweet potato, and flintlock musket, emerged one after another!

From that year onward, the headstrong Wanli Emperor became obsessed with artistic creation, and Zhang Juzheng, who had been struggling to support the crumbling Ming Dynasty, suddenly realized that his support had become somewhat weak.

Once regarded as a rebellious and absurd son, he actually managed to hold up half of the Ming Dynasty!

This book is also known as *The Chief Architect of the Industrial Revolution in the Ming Dynasty*, *Zhang Yunxiu: A Loving Father and Filial Son*, *The Living Father of the Civil Official Group*, and *My Cartoons Are More Important Than Memorials*.

(The author already has two million words of high-quality books with 16,000 words of premium content, so you can read with confidence.)

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Wild and untamed creatures, growing wildly, their ambitions and desires intertwined, can always forge earth-shattering legends.

A microcosm of reform and opening up, a magnificent miracle of ordinary people rising to prominence.

"Your Majesty," the newly crowned European emperor asked indignantly, "some believe your unification of Europe was merely a matter of luck. What is your response to this?" He continued, "They simply do not understand Napoleon. Without me, countless others would have become emperors or kings in Europe. I have saved the people of Europe!"

Decisive and ruthless + Cheat code + Territorial expansion + Industrial Revolution + Age of Exploration

This book is also known as "Crown Prince, Stop Studying! The Tang Dynasty Has Already Been Ruled by Nine Dragons," "The Tang Dynasty: Father, How Can You Sleep at Your Age?" and "I, Li Chengqian, the Most Stable Crown Prince in History."

He transmigrated to a parallel Tang Dynasty world and became Li Chenggan, who was still the heir of the Prince of Qin's mansion.

Faced with the hesitant Li Shimin.

Li Chengan: Father, if you don't rebel, then I will! The heads of my eldest uncle and fourth uncle rolled on the ground, and everyone felt relieved.

Five surnames and seven prominent families: You killed your uncle and minister, you are rebellious and immoral! Your virtue is unworthy of your position!

Imperial relatives: Who is Li Chengqian?! If you anger him, he'd dare to drag out and behead even his uncles or the retired emperor!

When the Embroidered Uniform Guard escorted the entire families of the five prominent clans and seven noble families to the Crown Prince's Eastern Capital, Luoyang Special Administrative Region.

Li Shimin: Chenggan, although these people have made mistakes, they don't deserve to have their entire families executed. Give me some face.

Li Chenggan: Alright, then let's exterminate their entire clan.

The Five Clans and Seven Noble Families: Alas! Your Majesty is merciful!

(There is already a completed two-million-word book called "The Great Tang Library," which you can check out if you're interested.)

In the fifth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, Princess Changle, Li Lizhi, left the palace. The emperor searched the whole country but could not find her. She returned five years later when her mother, Empress Zhangsun, was critically ill.

Meanwhile, a modern man named Du Shaoqing mysteriously travels to the Tang Dynasty, inexplicably becoming a scholar, and is also accompanied by an adorable little daughter...

The synopsis is short, but the story is absolutely captivating. Quality guaranteed, so please feel free to bookmark and watch.