Governing the Nation Live: The Ancestors Force Me to Become Empress

Modern diplomat Feng Zhaohua died in the line of duty, only to wake up as a princess of the Great Yong dynasty, bullied and shut away in the Cold Palace. With the nation in peril and the court ceding territory to sue for peace, she was consumed by grief and indignation when the Myriad Worlds bullet-comment System suddenly activated. Qin Shi Huang berated her as a “useless fool,” Emperor Wu of Han cried, “Go to war!” and sages from across history gathered in her mind.

With the power of the bullet comments behind her, she denounced the barbarian envoys and made her first impression. From then on, she saved loyal ministers, reclaimed fiefs, and punished corrupt officials. She purged the bureaucracy with the help of Hai Rui and built cities and stockpiled grain according to Zhuge Liang’s plans. The fallen general Xiao Yanqing met her when they were both at their lowest, and they grew stronger side by side.

She founded schools that brought together the ideas of many schools of thought and held forums to spark a cultural renaissance. When the old emperor fell gravely ill and treacherous ministers seized power, she resolutely purged the court, supported the young emperor, and became the Grand Princess Regent. Shang Yang helped her enact reforms and strengthen the nation, while Zhang Liang devised strategies for her behind the scenes.

As the Northern Di and Western Rong armies closed in, she heeded the people’s will and ascended the throne, taking the title “Zhaoming.” Projections of famous generals like Bai Qi and Li Jing descended, bringing a battle across time to life. With a strategy that balanced civil and military strength, she quelled the northern threat and finally found happiness with Xiao Yanqing.

After ushering in a golden age, she sent Zheng He on voyages across the Western Seas and won a golden naval battle with the tactics of Sun Tzu. She established the Academy of All Nations to spread civilization. In the end, she grew from a spark of civilization into a sun illuminating the world, joined her beloved in creating a legend, and ushered in an era of peace for all ages.