Great Ming: I, Zhu Youjian, Usher in the Industrial Revolution

Qing Zuo transmigrates to a parallel-world Ming dynasty.

He becomes the soon-to-be emperor, Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian.

A Little Ice Age is about to arrive.

The Manchus in Liaodong eye the empire hungrily.

Beyond the Great Wall, the Xiongnu cavalry thunder onward, intent on conquering the Central Plains.

Overseas nations such as Japan, the United States, France, and Germany are undergoing industrial revolutions.

Meanwhile, at the Ming court, the eunuch faction and the Donglin faction are still fighting for power, leaving the government in chaos.

Fortunately, Qing Zuo has the Industrial Empire System.

"What? The Manchus have bypassed our defenses and are heading straight for the capital? Good! Bring up the Ming-made heavy machine guns!"

"What? Japanese pirates are ravaging our coast? Send a few frigates to wipe out Japan!"

"What? The United States, France, and six other nations want to blast open the gates of the Ming Empire with their naval guns?

Send the newly developed Ming submarine over there..."

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