Building on the author's biography of Zhu Yuanzhang, this book is a work of fiction centered on Zhu Yuanzhang.
The Mongol Yuan has lost its claim to the empire, and all under Heaven now vie for supremacy. The curtain slowly rises on an age of contending heroes...
How does a wandering beggar-monk, once destitute and struggling to survive, rise above the rest in just three or four years and become a regional overlord based in Jinling, through extraordinary effort and a series of fortunate opportunities?
How does a highly skilled, ambitious minor government clerk fight his way through a time of chaos, then set aside his pride and use clever schemes to build a great enterprise?
With powerful enemies closing in, watch as Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang devise strategies and advance step by step, becoming the Yuan dynasty's two greatest adversaries!
How will the two men meet in a clash between dragons and tigers, culminating in the largest naval battle in history on Lake Poyang? The epic, desperate struggle will shake the heavens and alter the course of events. Who will rule the realm?
I especially like the boy who catches fish in the book. His tenacity and hard work remind me of my own growth experience. When facing difficulties, we should be like him, not giving up and working hard to pursue our goals. This book is not only a historical novel, but also a revelation about life. Recommended to everyone!