British hegemon

(700,000 words in draft, feel free to jump in.) An international smuggler, due to a revenge killing, accidentally transmigrates to the Isle of Arun in Scotland in 1305. Upon waking, he finds himself the infamous second son of a knight, his family burdened with debt, and his territory on the verge of bankruptcy. Without any cheat codes or systems, he can only struggle to survive amidst bloody wars, oppressive conditions, and brutal maritime blockades. Utilizing his past life's experience and ruthlessness, the protagonist begins by eliminating pirates, researching salt production, managing maritime trade, and seizing power through armed force, gradually establishing himself in the chaotic world. The iron heel of England shatters Scotland's old order. When the entire nation kneels, a "villain" chooses to stand and live, for freedom and power. *The Hegemon of England* comprises six volumes: Volume 1: A Place to Stand; Volume 2: A World Without a Master; Volume 3: A Rising Star; Volume 4: The Battle of England; Volume 5: The Struggle for Supremacy; Volume 6: The Hegemon of England.