Introduction to the novel:
In the early years of Hongwu, the world was initially settled. Zhu Xiren, a commoner boy, rose up in troubled times, joined the army, and was tempered in the blood and fire of Mobei. He led the army to conquer the Tatars and pacified the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and achieved the unparalleled feat of sealing the wolf to Xu and drinking from the Hanhai. However, he was also furious because he witnessed the tragic death of his brothers and the desolation of the people. He built a capital and ordered massacres, frightening the grasslands with his "devil" appearance. He cured refined salt, calmed floods, fought against plague, saved Empress Ma from serious illness, saved Zhu Xiongying, the emperor's eldest grandson, from smallpox. He also rescued King Qin, King Jin and King Yan several times, improved firearms, eliminated Japanese pirates, opened up sea trade, recovered the jade seal passed down to the country, and governed the world with thunderous means and benevolence. In just six years, he rose from an unknown person to the title of "King of Zhenwucheng", and gained the title of "King of Zhenwucheng". Although he had no imperial power, he had the power to dominate the world. Everyone was shocked to realize that his appearance was similar to that of Taizu, and the mystery of the missing prince was finally revealed. However, at this time, he had become ill from overwork and died suddenly. Taizu and Prince Zhu Biao deplored it deeply and named him emperor. On the day of the funeral, the streets were filled with thousands of people, and the cries were loud. The people spontaneously put on sackcloth and mourned, and more than ten thousand guards and people were willing to be buried with him. The princes personally pulled the coffin for the funeral. The mourning and honor was unprecedented in ancient and modern times. He laid the foundation with iron blood and benevolent government, extending the Ming Dynasty to 688 years, creating a glorious and prosperous era for all nations to come to dynasty. His legendary life will eventually become the swan song of Hongwu that will last forever.
