Great Ming: Prince of Ning's Son, Zhu Di Begs Me to Rebel!

During the Yongle era.

Zhu Pan'yu, the second son of Zhu Quan, who should have died young, was still alive.

Meanwhile, the Prince of Ning had already died at Poyang Lake.

Zhu Di was preparing to lead one final campaign beyond the northern frontier.

He issued a secret order to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

To stay alive!

The Prince of Ning's second son submitted a memorial.

From that moment on, the Ming Dynasty was changed forever...

Zhu Gaochi: If this child becomes emperor, he will bring our Ming Dynasty prosperity for generations to come!

Zhu Zhanji: Though I hate to admit it, I'm nowhere near as capable as Pan'yu. Is the throne about to slip away from me?

Zhu Pan'yu could govern the country with his literary talents: reforming the imperial examinations, promoting science, developing technology, lifting the ban on maritime trade, and eliminating corrupt practices...

He could also secure the realm through military might: reclaiming the Western Regions, consolidating control over Tibet, uniting the Mongolian steppe, campaigning south against Little Ryukyu and the countries of the Nanyang, and marching against the Timurid Empire, the Golden Horde, and the Ottoman Empire!

The Ming fleet reached the English Channel, striking fear across Europe!

When the Ming army marched into Constantinople...

On his deathbed, Zhu Di left this final decree: