The novel "Mingmen"

This is a Tang Empire that has strayed onto the wrong path, with imperial power weakened and the empire declining.

It is also an era where the empire coexists with powerful families.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Tang Dynasty by Emperor Gaozu, he showed consideration for old subordinates and rewarded meritorious officials. Gradually, seven major families formed in the country: Hebei Pei family, Hedong Zhang family, Shandong Cui family, Guanlong Wei family, Huainan Chu family, Shannan Wang family, and Jiannan Yang family.

Fifteen years ago, the Anshi Rebellion was finally quelled, and the Tang court bid farewell to the Uyghur army who had participated in suppressing the rebellion. However, the Uyghur Dengli Khan took advantage of the Tang's weakness, betrayed their trust, and invaded Central China, causing great suffering to the people. The Tang Empire was in grave danger.

The seven major families united to drive out the invaders and restore the state, but they gradually became powerful military forces in their own right. They agreed that the seven families would take turns to provide the prime minister, each governing for five years. However, the Shandong Cui family has monopolized the position for over ten years.

The Hedong Zhang family, originally ranked second among the seven major families, was lured by the Shandong Cui family ten years ago. This led to a split within the family and the loss of military power, causing the decline of the Hedong Zhang family.

The protagonist, Zhang Huan, was a lone bandit in his previous life, and in this life, he is the least respected illegitimate son of this Hedong family. However, one day, he suddenly discovers a huge secret hidden in his own background.

From then on, the empire will no longer be at peace...