Great Ming: I Am the Regent, Zhu Yuanzhang’s Own Younger Brother

After transmigrating to the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Chen becomes the biological younger brother of Zhu Yuanzhang, born of the same mother. Crown Prince Zhu Biao is gravely ill, and undercurrents churn through the court. Weathered by years of hardship, Zhu Yuanzhang is consumed by worry and has no choice but to consider the future of the Ming Empire. He therefore issues an order, summoning his younger brother Zhu Chen to the palace to discuss state affairs. Zhu Chen speaks only a few words, yet Zhu Yuanzhang’s expression changes dramatically. “Chongba, the vassal kings will take their troops to their fiefs. One day, they will bring chaos upon their own kin.” “The garrison system cannot last. The military households’ hardships will eventually drain the nation’s strength.” “By enforcing a strict maritime ban and sealing off the sea routes, we are throwing away immense wealth from overseas for nothing.” In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang leaves an edict appointing Zhu Chen Prince Regent of the Ming and entrusting him with control of the state. This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.