Li Zicheng (1606–1645), originally named Hongji and known by the childhood names Huang Laier and Zaoer, was a famous peasant rebellion leader in the late Ming dynasty. His family had lived for generations in Lijiqianzhai, Mizhi County, Shaanxi. His life was full of legend: from an ordinary farmer to the emperor who founded the Great Shun regime, his story vividly reflects social change and the people's struggle.
