The protagonist, Li Mu, is a modern graduate student in history who transmigrates into the body of a death-row prisoner in the Jinyiwei prison, about to be silenced. In the cell next door is the loyal minister Lu Xiangsheng, who has just been imprisoned.
Emperor Chongzhen secretly visits the prison late at night, hoping to hear the “truth” from these men about to die. Instead, from a corner, he overhears Li Mu's “deranged ravings” to Lu Xiangsheng.
“Lord Lu, stop thinking about serving your country with all your heart. It's no use! Our emperor is a genius at governing the country and a prodigy at bringing it to ruin! His greatest achievement is single-handedly and precisely avoiding every right choice that could save the Ming!”
“If he'd been born in peacetime, he would absolutely have been a wise ruler for the ages! What a pity that now he's nothing but a harbinger of doom! In less than three years, Li Zicheng will breach the capital. He'll hang himself on Coal Hill, and even the crooked-neck tree is already waiting for him!”
“You want to save him now? Too late! You'd be better off finding a way to contact Wu Sangui at Shanhai Pass and telling him to forget about surrendering. We can purge the court of corrupt ministers instead. I'll teach you how to use Western cannons to blast open Desheng Gate and force Chongzhen to abdicate and become the retired emperor! I'll help you restore order to the court. First we'll crush the rebels, then repel the Later Jin!”
In the corner, Chongzhen trembles as he listens, first enraged, then horrified. He realizes that every detail the prisoner describes is utterly different from the memorials that paint a rosy picture of the court, yet cuts straight to the heart of the matter.
“Guards! Bring that prisoner from the next cell to me... No, invite him out! I want to appoint him Imperial Preceptor!”
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It's well written and gives people a real and realistic feeling.
This book is very nice
The protagonist has called himself me several times. When will he rebel?
The showdown between two time-travelers from different camps is so novel. I look forward to the exciting stories that follow!
Yes, it's pretty.
Very good book, hurry up and make a gun
If you like this kind of strong and domineering attitude, you will do it if you don't accept it. If you are suffering from serious illness, you have to use strong medicine. You can't just sit still and wait for death. Quick update!!
Very well written and concise.
It is unique, fascinating and makes up for the regrets of history.