After Transmigrating into a Famine Refugee

With a sudden transmigration, Shen Youran finds himself thrown into a year of famine in the Great Xing Dynasty.

Looking at the farmland suffering from consecutive years of drought and total crop failure, he grits his teeth and, together with his grandmother and young younger brother, joins the group of refugees fleeing the disaster.

The thirteen households who huddle together for warmth along the way eventually settle in Jiling County, Jiazhou, and establish a small village at the foot of Shuang’er Mountain.

Determined not to disgrace the “transmigration army,” Shen Youran uses all his abilities to begin drafting a development plan for the new village. His goal is to first solve food and clothing issues, then lead the entire village toward a “moderately prosperous” life.

“What is ‘moderate prosperity’?” Jiang Tianxu, who has just been dismissed and returned home, does not understand.

“Moderate prosperity means every household has a donkey and a cart, everyone can eat their fill and stay warm, there is savings for emergencies, the elderly without family are cared for, and children can go to school and learn to read…”

Jiang Tianxu listens quietly, imagining the world Shen Youran describes.

Shen Youran turns and smiles. “Brother Xu, will you come help us?”

Looking at the boy who seems to carry light with him, Jiang Tianxu nods solemnly.

As the days pass, the village gradually digs wells, excavates ponds, builds chicken coops, and constructs a mill. Later, even a school was established

The food stall in town also turns into a proper shop…

Year after year, the small Tongxin Village finally takes firm root on this land.

Reading Guide:

Main Characters: Shen Youran, Jiang Tianxu ┃ Supporting Characters: Li Jinhua, Ge Chunsheng, Ah Tao, Shen Youming

One-line Summary: Five years of transmigration, three years to moderate prosperity

Theme: Perseverance through hardship, self-reliance; the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.