The Battle for the Dragon Veins of the Ming and Qing

The Ming Dynasty's ruinous end was set in motion by the Wanli Emperor's neglect of state affairs. Nurhaci raised his troops with just thirteen suits of armor and gradually united the Jurchen tribes. He later declared war on the Ming, citing the “Seven Great Grievances,” and began a fierce struggle for control of the realm. Through a fresh perspective and distinctive storytelling, the novel unfolds a twisting, astonishing tale while revealing the complexity of human nature and the patterns that shape history.