The Ming fell, and in truth, poverty brought it down!
The three extra taxes squeezed the people dry, while princes and powerful clans seized land and dodged taxes, leaving the treasury utterly empty. The Later Jin watched hungrily from beyond the borders, while refugees rose up at home and year after year brought endless famine.
I, Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, had the ambition to restore the dynasty, but with no money or grain, I could only watch helplessly as the Ming realm teetered on the brink of collapse.
Then, on that day, boundless silver poured into my hands. On the eve of the dynasty's fall, fate itself was turned around!
No funds to feed the troops? Double their pay and deliver every coin in full. The iron cavalry of the Nine Frontiers will regain its edge. What are the Later Jin barbarians to fear?
Corrupt officials? Use silver to clear the way and investigate the bureaucracy. Confiscate the estates of corrupt officials and execute them. The court will be cleansed.
No money for disaster relief? Allocate a hundred million taels of silver to the prefectures and counties. Refugees will return home to land and grain, and there will be no more rebellions.
A nation in ruins? Forge firearms, train a powerful army, lift the maritime bans, and promote trade and industry. With silver, I will build an impregnable realm!
I, Zhu Youjian, now wield an endless supply of silver. I am no longer the last emperor, trapped in a besieged city of despair.
Quell internal rebellion, drive out the northern invaders, bring peace to the realm, and revive China. Watch as I use boundless wealth to break the Ming's death spiral and forge an age of prosperity unlike any in history!
As Han Chinese, the fall of the Ming Dynasty remains a deep wound in our hearts. I am powerless to change history in real time, so I can only find solace in novels. I earnestly request the author to write well and not to stop updating.
It's pretty good; the premise is mindless and enjoyable, but the details aren't mindless.
Of all the Ming Dynasty dramas I've read, this one is the best! The author's use of language is exquisite, making it a very enjoyable read!
So beautiful! So beautiful! So beautiful!
Very good, it largely restores the truth of historical narratives.
Sure, it's quite interesting.
This is a huge lump, everyone is welcome to eat it!
Hmm, the strange ideas and unusual plot twists are quite entertaining.
The plot is suspenseful and full of twists and turns; it's a very enjoyable read. A truly excellent book! Thumbs up to the author! 👍 I hope they write more books; I'm looking forward to it! 💕
It's really good! I watched it all night and haven't slept yet 🙂