The Apocalypse: After I Ascended the Throne, the Donglin Faction Panicked

The dragon bed in the Qianqing Palace was still warm. The young Zhu Youxiao gripped a woodcarving knife, coldly watching Li Xuanshi vie for power, Wang An manipulate the court, and the Donglin faction force its way into the palace. They all thought that this new emperor, obsessed with woodworking, was merely a puppet they could control at will. Until, in the warm pavilion, he snatched the keys to the Qianqing Palace and kicked Wang An to the ground, then rebuked Yang Lian for his lack of respect for the emperor and his lord! “You think you can use the emperor to command the lords?” Zhu Youxiao ran his fingers over the unfinished dragon carving, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. “No one gets to tell me what to do with my empire!” He demoted the Donglin faction, promoted capable officials, reorganized the border armies, and secured the realm... When those who had once looked down on him finally came to their senses, they discovered that this young emperor had already laid a web of traps around them. “I am Zhu Youxiao. It’s time I decided how the Great Ming is ruled!”