Great Ming: Crossing the Ocean, I Launch Global Colonization

In the fifth year of Yongle, Su Xiu transmigrates and becomes a commander in Zheng He's fleet. He watches as Zheng He gradually drains the Ming treasury.

The Ming economy is already on the brink of collapse, while enemies to the north are eyeing the empire hungrily.

Seizing the opportunity, Su Xiu advises the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have heard of a celestial mountain at sea called Penglai, where immortality pills can be found. I can seek them for you!"

The Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, is delighted and sends Su Xiu on a mission. That same year, Zheng He sets sail once more for the Western Ocean.

In the seventh year of Yongle, the Mongols, Oirats, and Jurchens all invade the borders.

Zheng He returns with nothing to show for his voyage beyond the Western Ocean, save for the praise of its foreign kingdoms.

Just then, Su Xiu returns with a fleet of ships loaded with gold.

Zhu Di is overjoyed!

Su Xiu says, "Your Majesty, the celestial mountain is hard to find, but I have a lead. I ask that you let me seek Penglai again!"

In the ninth year of Yongle, Su Xiu returns with a fleet loaded with gold, seeds, and livestock.

The entire Ming Empire is in an uproar!

Then Su Xiu produces a map of the world and points to Europe.

"Your Majesty, these barbarians have stolen the immortality pills!"

A murderous glint flashes in Zhu Di's eyes...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.