After transmigrating to the final years of the Ming Zhengde era, Yang Xiao, a history PhD, found himself trapped in the imperial prison, penniless and treated as less than human.
He knew that the soon-to-be enthroned Emperor Jiajing was both an abyss and his only stepping-stone.
So a pair of modern eyes fixed firmly on the Forbidden City's cleverest and proudest young ruler.
From a starving wretch to a man who moved unseen in splendid robes, he penned the masterful treatise that would settle the Great Rites Controversy ahead of time;
Outside the Gate of Left Shun, he coldly plotted, turning the blood of upright ministers into a ladder to power;
Amid the flames of the Renyin Palace Incident, he rescued the emperor, becoming the only shadow to whom the ruler dared entrust his back.
With one hand, he created an entirely new secret police force; with the other, he seized control of the empire's finances and military might.
He was the sharpest fang in Jiajing's hand, tearing apart old factions, Japanese pirates, Mongol invaders, and powerful ministers alike.
The emperor and his minister were of one mind, yet wary of each other. He was more skilled at pleasing the ruler than Yan Song, more patient than Xu Jie, and began reforming earlier than Zhang Juzheng.
When he stood at the pinnacle of power, with the court under his thumb, everyone waited to see whether this meritorious wolf would be cooked and eaten, or... turn around and devour the true dragon?
This is the story of a modern soul struggling to the limit in the Jiajing era, turning political schemes and technology into claws and fangs, and ultimately becoming the greatest shadow cast over the empire.
This time-travel novel is quite prominent and rare among the stereotyped Internet articles. It combines the reality and contradictions between modern people and historical dynasties very well 👍
As far as I can see, the author's writing is very deep, and the transitions are not stiff and dry, making it a comfortable read.
It's well written, not made up. The fictional characters fit well with the historical context, seem real and fake, and the psychological descriptions of the characters are interesting. Such a cleverly conceived article is very interesting to read.
Excellent literary talent and strong logic
It's my favorite style, keep up the good work
I think it looks good, but I can't look at it too fast
This short story in outline form is a bit rushed. It would be nice if the character descriptions were richer.
There is no poetry to sell, no sugar to make wine, and a new way to describe the central role of power is definitely a rare and good time-travel drama.
This short novel can [fly a kiss]
Shuangwen, can a scholar be appointed as the first assistant in the cabinet?