Ming 1402 begins in 1402, with the disappearance of the Jianwen Emperor and Zhu Di’s ascension to the throne, and unfolds as an epic that overturns history. Zhu Chun, Prince of Shu, raises an army in the name of “avenging the Jianwen Emperor.” After pivotal battles including the defense of Chengdu and a naval battle on the Yangtze, he declares himself emperor in 1405, founds the “Later Ming,” and establishes Chengdu as his capital, ushering in the Zhaowu era.
Over the next five centuries, this fledgling dynasty follows a radically different path. Adding a study of natural sciences to the imperial examinations cultivates a new generation of talent. Fleets sail abroad to colonize the South Seas and the Indian Ocean, while control of the silver trade makes the dynasty a global financial center. The Industrial Revolution arrives earlier, and after competing with Europe for supremacy, the dynasty ultimately evolves into an inclusive, self-governing federal union.
From a rebellion in the southwest to global supremacy, from traditional Confucianism to the Enlightenment of practical learning, this epic tells the story of a Ming dynasty that never existed, yet is filled with tension as it explores disputes over legitimacy, clashes between technology and tradition, and colonization and resistance.
Okay, okay [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] Finally, there is someone who doesn't kneel down and lick Zhu Di! It's not the kind where the title doesn't match the text! Support orthodoxy! Must be five stars! Now I have read Chapter 20. The author writes well 👍👍👍