I Transmigrated Back to the Ming Dynasty and Became Zhu Qiyu

Modern engineer Zhu Qiming unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Prince Cheng, Zhu Qiyu, during the Zhengtong era. With the Tumu Crisis looming, he uses modern knowledge to save himself.

The seeds of technology: By improving firearm formulas and developing advanced weapons such as flintlock guns, he secretly establishes a military-industrial system within the Divine Engine Battalion, preparing for the war to come.

The struggle for power: He navigates the treacherous waters between Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, the powerful eunuch Wang Zhen, and ministers such as Yu Qian. Through careful maneuvering, he changes court decisions and prevents the fatal choice to lead the imperial army in person.

An agricultural revolution: He experiments with growing potatoes on the prince’s estate, increasing grain yields and building up strategic reserves to lay an economic foundation for future reforms.

The awakening of sea power: He secretly builds modern shipyards along the southeastern coast, improves the Fuchuan ship design, and trains a new-style navy, opening a new chapter in the Ming dynasty’s journey out to sea.