Capital Datang

Capitalism and colonialism are twins; the birth of colonialism is inevitably accompanied by the rise of the slave trade. This is a statement from a certain morally bankrupt first capitalist of the Tang Dynasty

Having crossed over to become Li Yun, the son least favored by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, he initially intended to leverage his princely status to pursue several beauties of the Tang Dynasty and enjoy a life of ease and indulgence. However, the previous scoundrel Li Yun left him not only a prestigious identity but also countless messes to clean up. For instance, the lowly-born prospective princess consort made him a laughingstock among the nobility, and the finances of the royal residence were on the brink of bankruptcy. His mother, the empress, devoted everything for him, living a frugal life in the palace.

In order to resolve the mess left by Li Yin, he had no choice but to engage in tea roasting, brewing, and cement production... One new invention after another emerged ahead of their time in the Tang Dynasty. Throughout this process, Li Yin not only changed the public's perception of him but also accumulated a significant amount of wealth... However, what he did not anticipate was that his various actions had already unleashed the bloodthirsty beast known as "capital"...