After transmigrating, Zhu Gaoxu uses his far-sighted understanding of history and political systems to turn the destructive power of imperial infighting into a force for competitive development amid the power struggles at the end of the Hongwu reign. His weapon for breaking the deadlock is “secretly designating an heir.” His goal is not to usurp the throne, but to reshape civilization into a more vital and sustainable political order. The story weaves institutional innovation together with individual effort, recounting the great revival of Chinese civilization after a “missed opportunity.”
