A modern young man well versed in history is reborn as the Chongzhen Emperor, Zhu Youjian, who is about to hang himself on Coal Hill at the end of the Ming dynasty. Armed with insight into the course of history, modern management ideas, and scientific knowledge, he is determined to defy fate and turn the tide before all is lost. This is not merely a struggle to save the imperial throne, but also a fierce clash deep within the soul between modern civilization and ancient autocracy.