The Flourishing Reign of Yongli

Why is my life so miserable? When other people transmigrate, they either become rich heirs born with silver spoons in their mouths, emperors who ascend to the throne, or powerful ministers who dominate the court. What a glorious life! But the moment I opened my eyes, I found myself in the body of Zhu Youlang, the last emperor of the Southern Ming, a bona fide ruler of a fallen nation! I have barely twenty or thirty battered officials left by my side, and we're so poor we can't even pay their salaries. The officials have to weave straw mats and trade them for food just to stay alive. The empresses and concubines in the harem even have to climb the mountains themselves to dig up wild vegetables for their meals. Going through the historical records in my memories, I know that in a little over two years, I'll be captured and executed! I used to fantasize that if I had power and wealth, I would surround myself with all the beauties in the world. But now, even with a gorgeous empress by my side, I have no interest at all with death counting down before me! No, I can't just sit here and wait to die! This mess is mine to fix. I'll defy fate and change my destiny. I absolutely refuse to die such a pathetic death!