Rise of the peasant emperor

In a fractured empire plagued by war and tyranny, a peasant named Huai Shan rises from obscurity to lead a desperate rebellion. What begins as a last stand in a mountain fortress grows into a sweeping uprising against generals and kings. Along the way, Huai gathers a ragtag army of outcasts, faces betrayal, and learns the brutal cost of leadership. As cities fall and empires crumble, his legend spreads — feared by the nobles, hailed by the forgotten. But in chasing victory, Huai must decide what kind of ruler — and man — he’s willing to become.