With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

As war rages and the people suffer, modern-day Lu Yan, carrying memories of a past life, travels back to a historical dynasty and becomes the magistrate of Shannan County. Unambitious, he seeks no grandeur, only to reign supreme in his own small territory. However, fate forbids his modest existence. The Empress arrives incognito in Shannan County, her worldview shattered. Self-flushing toilets, smooth, wide asphalt roads, and the risqué black silk draped around the women's legs—all of this is new to her. It's only then that the Empress realizes Lu Yan is truly extraordinary. His words can bring prosperity to a new era, opening up new avenues and establishing new science...