From the Start, I Raised a Million-Man Army and Set My Sights on the Jianzhou Jurchens

The Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, ascended the throne at just sixteen years old.

The entire court was packed with Wei Zhongxian's cronies, and there was not a single capable person in the government.

Civil officials held power while military officials were sidelined.

The officials were deeply corrupt, and the people were left in dire straits.

To the north, the Mongols and the Jurchens of Liaodong watched like tigers waiting to pounce.

The neighboring countries were waiting for the right moment, ready to turn the tables at any time.

The Ming Dynasty had long been weakened and was on the verge of collapse.

After Zhu Youjian ascended the throne, he purged the eunuch Wei and restored order.

He promoted military officials, implemented new policies, and strengthened the nation.

He launched campaigns against the barbarians, driving the Mongol army away from the grasslands so thoroughly they no longer dared to hunt there!

A million Jurchens lay dead in Liaodong, and the very mention of "Great Ming" struck terror into their hearts.

Hong Taiji: "Please, Emperor, stop fighting. There'll be no Jurchens left if you keep this up."

Nurhaci: "Great Emperor, we of the Qing surrender as a nation!"

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