Transmigrating to the Primordial Era as a Peerless Great Witch, Changing Fate in the Primordial Worl

The projected image of Wei Xiaobao stands alone on the battlefield where the setting sun is as red as blood, his black robes fluttering in the evening wind.

He gazed at the setting sun gradually sinking below the horizon, then turned back to look at the majestic city of Yangzhou behind him, which seemed even more indestructible amidst the flames of war. A deep smile slowly curved his lips.

The great victory in the defense of Yangzhou not only made him famous among the warlords, but more importantly, it laid the first solid foundation for his grand blueprint of "building a holy dynasty".

After this battle, the morale of the army, the people, and the fortunes of Yangzhou will surely rise to a new level.

And in this grand game of chess, he has officially transformed from a fearsome "isolated piece on the edge" into a "large dragon in the center" capable of stirring up the winds and clouds, forcing all players to take him seriously.

The struggle for supremacy in this chaotic world has only just begun.

The projection appears in Yangzhou City, led by Wei Xiaobao.

Under the watchful eyes of the world, they achieved a stunning and brilliant victory against overwhelming odds, defeating the main force of the Three Feudatories Alliance, which was renowned throughout the world and had an army of 300,000, and causing it to flee in disarray.

This news spread like wildfire across the land, shocking and alarming all forces, friend and foe alike.

Prior to this, the projection of Wei Xiaobao had already gained considerable fame for his exploits such as capturing Ao Bai, governing Yangzhou, and falling out with Emperor Kangxi.

But in the eyes of various warlords, feudal lords, and court officials,

He was more often seen as a "capable official with courage and wisdom" and a "powerful warlord who controlled a region."

Or perhaps, "a lucky and fortunate minister."

However, the victory in the Battle of Yangzhou completely overturned this perception.

With an army of 100,000, they held the city and defended it firmly, blunting the enemy's morale. They even dared to set up an ambush when the enemy outnumbered them, defeating a coalition of 300,000 elite troops and forcing the cunning Wu Sangui to retreat.

This is no longer simply a matter of "being able to fight".

Rather, it demonstrated an extraordinary comprehensive ability to govern the army, deploy troops, and even unite people and mobilize the people's strength.

This is definitely a powerful and ambitious figure who has the qualifications to compete for the world, and may even be one of the strongest contenders.

The world was in an uproar.

All forces looked at the projection incarnation of Wei Xiaobao with new respect.

It is considered one of the most vigilant and researchable adversaries.

Ordinary people, displaced refugees, gentry seeking asylum, and even astute merchants all turned their attention to Yangzhou.

It could defeat the infamous Three Feudatories coalition, maintain peace in the region, and bring prosperity to the people.

Isn't such a place the most ideal refuge in times of chaos?

As a result, countless people, young and old, flocked to Yangzhou from all directions, seeking shelter and a chance to survive.

Merchants from all over the world brought goods and capital, trying to find business opportunities in this relatively stable land with enlightened commercial policies and strong military protection;

Even some talented but unappreciated scholars and impoverished gentry quietly came to Yangzhou, hoping to seek refuge with this "enlightened ruler" and realize their ambitions.

Under the halo of military victory and the influx of a huge population, capital, and talent, Yangzhou became more prosperous, bustling, and full of vitality.

The city had to be expanded several times, with new markets, workshops, and residential areas springing up like mushrooms after rain, seemingly surpassing Suzhou and Hangzhou in scale.

It is poised to become the most prosperous metropolis in Jiangnan and even the whole country.

Wei Xiaobao, through his projected body, keenly sensed...

With this resounding victory

As Yangzhou's reputation grew, its population increased dramatically, and its people became more loyal,

The "creator statue" deep within his own consciousness also became more "active" than ever before.

The "power of faith" generated by the soldiers and civilians of Yangzhou, newly relocated residents, and even people from all over the world who have heard of his fame and feel awe, longing, and faith in him.

Like trickles of water converging into a mighty river, the streams flowed continuously into the statue.

Both in quantity and quality, it is far beyond what it was before.

The "Light of Creation" thus became more concentrated and pure, and its conversion efficiency seemed to have improved.

These pure energies of creation nourished his body, continuously strengthening his physical form.

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill shows faint signs of breaking through to the late stage of the fifth level.

This also accelerates the growth of the "Diamond Internal Force" within the dantian, making its circulation more smooth and efficient.

Its sensitivity to the external world's primordial energy also seemed to have become more acute, even to the point of being imperceptible.

The improvement in strength is clearly perceptible.

The past ten days or so have passed in the blink of an eye amidst the post-victory clamor, development, and covert strengthening of power.

On this day, the projection of Wei Xiaobao was in the study reviewing the battle reports and civil affairs reports sent back from the front lines by Li Shi and Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu has already received orders to lead his army westward, with his forces heading straight for Nanjing.

Suddenly a servant rushed in to report:

My lord, a man is requesting an audience outside the mansion. He identifies himself as Li Dian and says he has come at your request from the past.

Upon hearing this, the projected Wei Xiaobao's expression shifted abruptly, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. He immediately put down the document in his hand and commanded:

"Please come quickly, no, I'll go greet you myself."

As he spoke, he stood up and walked towards the gate of the mansion.

The fact that Wei Xiaobao personally went out to greet the visitor with such solemnity shows how important the visitor was to him.

In the front hall of the city lord's mansion, the projected Wei Xiaobao saw Li Dian, who was travel-worn but whose eyes were still bright and sharp.

He was slightly thinner than when we last met, but he was in high spirits. His faded blue robe exuded the dedication and integrity of a scholar.

Mr. Li Dian, it has been several months since we last met, but you are still as charming as ever. I miss you dearly.

The projected Wei Xiaobao took the lead, cupping his hands in a smile, his attitude warm yet respectful.

"Lord Wei," Li Dian bowed in return, his voice steady and firm, getting straight to the point.

I am a disciple of the Legalist school, and all I have learned in my life is the way of governing a country through law, tactics, and power.

In the past, Lord Mengcheng did not abandon me and sincerely invited me to discuss the philosophy of governing the country. I benefited greatly from the discussion and also felt that Lord Mengcheng had great ambitions and was not someone to be underestimated.

Having finished my worldly affairs, I have come to Yangzhou hoping to find an official position under the city lord and put my knowledge to use.

To bring order to a chaotic world, to bring peace to the people, and to establish order through the rule of law.

"I wonder if the city lord would still be willing to take in this pedantic man, Li Dian?"

As he spoke, he bowed deeply again, his attitude sincere and firm.

Wei Xiaobao laughed heartily and gestured with his hands for support:

"Sir, you are a man of great talent. I would be more than willing to accept you as a guest. How could I possibly take you in?"

"Your presence is a blessing to Yangzhou and to all the people of the land. Please, have a seat and some tea."

The two men took their seats as host and guest, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then Li Dian carefully took out a thin, neatly bound book with slightly worn pages from his bag, presenting it to him with both hands.

He said seriously:

"Lord Wei, this is a draft of the 'General Outline of Reform' prepared by Li Dian after years of studying the essence of Legalism throughout history and combining it with his thoughts and considerations on the current chaotic situation in the world."

This involves many aspects such as officialdom, criminal law, taxation, military merit, land, commerce, and litigation.

The aim is to "judge all cases equally according to the law, regardless of kinship or social status."

By enforcing strict laws, resolving disputes, enriching the country and strengthening its military, we can unite the people and boost morale.

This was the culmination of Li Dian's efforts, and also his "pledge of allegiance" to the emperor.

I humbly request the city lord to review this and offer his corrections.

The projected image of Wei Xiaobao turned serious and took the seemingly thin book with both hands.

He knew that these few thin pages might be worth far more than 100,000 soldiers.

He immediately focused his attention and began to carefully peruse the document.

The more I looked at him, the brighter the light in his eyes became, and the deeper the shock in my heart grew.

Although this "General Outline of Reform" only outlines general principles and does not involve specific and cumbersome legal provisions,

However, its advanced concepts and rigorous system are remarkable.

The depth of its analysis of current problems

The grand scale of the construction of the future order

It far surpasses any governing theory that Wei Xiaobao had previously encountered.

In particular, it emphasizes the supreme nature of the "law".

Although it requires the support of the monarch, it emphasizes "no distinction between ranks in punishment," "granting titles based on merit," "protecting private property and encouraging commerce and industry," and "simplifying the tax system and allowing wealth to accumulate among the people."

It even vaguely proposed rudimentary concepts such as "equality before the law" and "procedural justice."

All of this coincides with his understanding from "The Forging of a Holy Dynasty" that a stable and orderly "legal framework" capable of gathering and bearing the vast "national destiny" needs to be established, transcending rule by man.

It even provides excellent and specific construction ideas.

Li Dian is truly a man of great talent.

Pillars of the nation.