Transmigrate to the Great Ming as the Chongzhen Emperor: Defying Fate

The young couple Fang Xiangming and Zhang Meijuan are history buffs. While discussing the history of the Ming dynasty, a bolt of lightning sends them transmigrating to the seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign, with the dynasty on the brink of collapse. Using their modern knowledge, they make money through business ventures to raise military funds, while opening a medical clinic to treat...

In the modern era, Fang Xiangming was a military enthusiast. His outstanding knowledge of military theory and athletic skill had made him something of a local celebrity. Meijuan, meanwhile, had a distinctive personality and a signature high ponytail. She was a devoted dog slave, but also had a resilient, curious heart.

By a twist of fate, the two unexpectedly transmigrated to the Chongzhen era of the Ming dynasty. Thanks to his military expertise, Fang Xiangming became a marshal at Emperor Chongzhen's side, while Meijuan naturally became his wife.

At the time, the Ming dynasty was beset by troubles at home and abroad. The peasant rebel armies of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong spread like wildfire, factional infighting raged at court, and corruption was rampant among officials. Beyond the passes, the Manchu cavalry watched like hawks, ready to invade at any moment. Fully aware of the dire situation, Fang Xiangming immediately set about reorganizing the army, training soldiers with modern military principles and working to introduce advanced firearms technology.

Meijuan was just as determined, throwing herself into the affairs of the Ming dynasty. But fate dealt her a cruel hand. During an expedition east across the sea to Japan, she was captured by enemies. Her merciless captors tortured her with nose hooks, branding irons, ropes soaked in salt water, bamboo skewers, and hammers. They even yanked on her beloved high ponytail, trying to force secrets out of her. But Meijuan resisted fiercely and refused to yield, no matter how much they tortured her.