Great Ming: Building a Powerful Nation Starts with Being a Tyrant

He transmigrates into Zhu Youjian, the future emperor who will see the Ming Dynasty fall.

He debates the ministers, demands the title of Prince of Liaodong, and promises a tax revenue of ten million dan of grain.

The Minister of War: "Liaodong will pay ten million dan of grain? You have no idea how ordinary people live! You're just a clueless brat. You're not fit for such responsibility!"

Later, the Minister of War is on the verge of tears: "I truly, truly had no intention of offending the royal family! I was only meant to be a pawn in making you Prince of Liao and sending you to your fiefdom."

He massacres officials, assassinates provincial governors, and confiscates estates and seals up mansions.

The Grand Secretary who has served three reigns: "This is utterly lawless! This arrogant brat is undermining the foundations of the Ming Dynasty. He must be severely punished!"

Later, the Grand Secretary turns pale: "This old man is blind with age and poor at judging people. I should resign and return to my hometown."

He takes in rebel forces, allows women to become officials, and brings in ten million dan of grain in taxes.

The entire court: "You heed slander, oppress the people, and live a life of debauchery. You're bringing ruin to our Ming Dynasty!"

Later, the entire court is on its knees: "We spoke out of turn. Please forgive us."

Later, Zhu Youjian says: "This court is hopeless. Scrap it and build a new one."

The nobles tremble in fear: "Y-You're a tyrant! A tyrant!"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.