Reborn as Zhu Biao: The Great Ming Never Sets

A modern enthusiast of history, military affairs, and engineering is unexpectedly reborn as Zhu Biao, the eldest son of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. He retains his modern memories and knowledge, and understands the course of Ming history and the direction of future technological development.

Starting point: The end of the Yuan and beginning of the Ming, while Zhu Yuanzhang’s power is rising but before he has unified the realm.

Golden finger:

Foreknowledge: He knows the fates of historical figures, major events, technological bottlenecks, and the balance of power in the world.

Modern knowledge: He has a grasp of basic science, military theory, organizational management, economics, and early industrial technology, including steelmaking, cement, improved gunpowder, basic machinery, navigation, and medicine and sanitation.

Status advantage: As Zhu Yuanzhang’s legitimate eldest son, he enjoys high status and the affection of both Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. His words and actions are likely to be taken seriously, though he’ll need to guide things skillfully at first.

In the end, he will unify the world.