Reborn Scholar: Building an Empire Through Infrastructure

He conquered the imperial exams. Now he'll rebuild an empire—one canal, one road, one city at a time. No cheat systems, no harem politics—just a reborn scholar armed with modern knowledge and an iron will to drag a feudal dynasty into prosperity. Alongside a brilliant general's daughter, he'll fight plagues, corrupt officials, and tradition itself. Reform demands sacrifice, and every victory is paid for in sweat and strategy. For readers craving historical depth over shallow power fantasy: this is nation-building at its finest.