Joy of Life: From the Start, the Emperor's Gold List Reveals He's a Foolish Ruler

Li Chengyang transmigrates to the Great Qing Dynasty and obtains the Imperial Ranking System, which ranks emperors throughout history for all rulers and ministers of every dynasty to see.

And so the Top Ten Emperors of All Time by Merit and the Top Ten Fools of All Time are revealed.

Emperor Qing: I am a master of political intrigue. I will break through to Grandmaster, eliminate Ye Qingmei, and claim her legacy. I am destined for greatness. Surely I deserve a place among the Top Ten Emperors of All Time by Merit.

Top Ten Emperors of All Time by Merit

First: Qin Shi Huang. He built upon the achievements of six generations, conquered the six states and united the eight directions, standardized writing and axle widths, and laid the foundations for an empire united for all time.

Second: Emperor Wu of Han. Those who dared offend the Han, however far away, would be punished. He expanded the frontiers and swept across the northern deserts.

Third: Emperor Taizong of Tang. A ruler of civil and military prowess, whose court welcomed envoys from every nation. The Heavenly Khan.

Fourth: Hongwu Emperor of Ming. He started with a single bowl and ended with an empire...

Emperor Qing: ??? Why am I not among the top ten emperors? This has to be fake. Have I not achieved great feats? Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han lacked literary flair, while Taizong of Tang and Taizu of Song were somewhat less charismatic...

Top Ten Fools of All Time

Huhai, Liu Shan... Emperor Qing...

Emperor Qing: I achieved nothing, and Fan Xian even killed me.

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