Zhu Biao, eldest son of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, should have been the brightest jewel of the Ming dynasty, but he died young of illness. Then the wheel of fate quietly turns, and modern history enthusiast Li Ming, following an accident, transmigrates into Zhu Biao’s body.
When Li Ming opens his eyes, he finds himself in the imperial palace of the Ming dynasty, now Zhu Biao. He knows the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders. With modern knowledge and a modern way of thinking, he resolves to change the course of history.
Zhu Biao puts what he has learned to use, reforming the palace system and promoting frugality. He advocates prioritizing agriculture, building waterworks, and reducing the farmers’ taxes, earning the people’s heartfelt gratitude.
At court, he balances the various factions with a gentle but firm hand. He shows no mercy to corrupt officials, punishing them without hesitation, while promoting capable ministers with genuine talent.
In military affairs, Zhu Biao understands the suffering war brings and strongly advocates resolving disputes peacefully. At the same time, he prioritizes military development, reforms the army, and steps up training to build an elite force.
In his personal life, Zhu Biao and the Crown Princess support one another through thick and thin, sharing a loving marriage. Together, they face the many schemes and challenges within the palace.
However, Zhu Biao’s reforms threaten the interests of powerful nobles. They secretly join forces to sabotage his plans, but Zhu Biao’s intelligence and courage help him escape danger time and again.
In the end, thanks to Zhu Biao’s efforts, the Ming dynasty enjoys unprecedented prosperity and ushers in a brand-new golden age. And Zhu Biao, too, leaves behind his own legacy in this era, a brilliant
