A Few Ideas for Chongzhen: Boost the Economy and Raise Funds

Zhu Youjian was the last emperor of the Ming dynasty. History has judged him in complex ways, though most assessments have been negative. Objectively speaking, when faced with internal strife and external threats, Zhu Youjian showed determination and worked hard. He tried to rescue the failing Ming dynasty by reforming politics and cleaning up officialdom, implementing a series of policies and measures such as cracking down on corruption and promoting capable officials. He also showed diligence, often working through the night to handle state affairs. Moreover, Zhu Youjian displayed courage and decisiveness in resisting foreign invasions. Although he ultimately failed to change the Ming dynasty's fate, his efforts and resolve deserve recognition. In truth, he was not solely responsible for the Ming dynasty's decline. Many problems had already taken root under his predecessors, several of whom had failed to take effective action to address them. By the time he took the throne, a combination of external factors had caused these problems to erupt all at once. One major reason was a lack of money. Thus, Hu Wenting, whose soul transmigrates into the Chongzhen era, tries to use the knowledge he gained in a later age and apply economic measures to help Chongzhen escape the fate of becoming the ruler of a fallen dynasty and ultimately revive the Ming. Can Hu Wenting succeed? Read on to see him use knowledge and ideas from a later age to pull off a series of unconventional maneuvers in the Chongzhen era's society and economy.