Crown Prince, Hurry Up and Rebel

My name is Zhu Wenkui. Zhu Biao is my grandfather, and Zhu Yunwen is my father.

My grandfather died young. My father is a hotheaded fool, and my great-uncle Zhu Di has launched a campaign in the name of Heaven, surrounding Nanjing. I’m about to take the road to the underworld.

But I’m not ready to die. I haven’t enjoyed the beauties of the imperial harem, experienced what it means to rule the world, or become the greatest martial artist under heaven. I haven’t even had a single good day...

So I’m going to rebel!

As Crown Prince, I’ll inherit my grandfather Zhu Biao’s unfulfilled ambitions. First, I’ll beat the rebellious old Zhu Di into submission, then defeat the Oirat, dominate the northern deserts and the Central Plains, wipe out the Japanese pirates, and reclaim Yizhou! I’ll revive Huaxia, win beautiful women, and conquer the martial world!

The splendor of the Five Dragons ruling together has passed into history. There will be no more regrets over Yongle’s campaigns south and north, with his spirit dying far from home, nor will I repeat the shame of Emperor Yingzong’s capture at Tumu Fortress after the Xuande era. I’ll plant the sun-and-moon banner of the Ming across the fertile lands of Huaxia, and shine its light on every descendant of Yan and Huang along the great rivers flowing down from the Kunlun Mountains.

For myself, I’ll cultivate the Dao to perfection, become the greatest under heaven, and excel in both letters and arms. For the nation, I’ll compete for supremacy, hold the four seas in check, and make every realm pay tribute. For the people, I have plans to alleviate poverty, enrich the country, strengthen the army, and advance technology. I swear to make the Central Plains and Huaxia rise to greatness!

Every land touched by the sun and moon, every mountain and river, belongs to the imperial domain of my Ming!