The second volume of Ming Tiger weaves its story through a series of cases, including the abduction of Consort Ping, the Xiaochazhai murder, the Three Villains' plot, and the drowning murder of Nuodan. Unlike the first volume, it focuses on the reasoning process behind solving the cases.
In the second volume of Ming Tiger, Wang Laohu helps the emperor eliminate the Eight Tigers, but is not rewarded with a promotion. Instead, he is sent to the remote, savage borderlands of southern Guizhou. With unfamiliar local customs, invasions by foreign bandit tribes, and constant turmoil within the stockades, managing southern Guizhou becomes a formidable challenge. In his position, he must do his duty. How will he keep the region under control?
Although the story is set in history, it differs from the historical record. The first volume focuses on transmigration, helping the emperor conquer the realm and eliminate the Eight Tigers. The second centers on Wang Laohu's management of the stockades and his handling of relations with neighboring countries. Its focus is on deducing the truth behind each event, peeling away layer upon layer of mystery.
