Become the Crown Prince in the Late Ming? I Just Want to Escape!

After transmigrating into the late Ming dynasty as Crown Prince Zhu Cilang, he knows the dynasty is on the brink of collapse. During the Lantern Festival, he speaks bluntly about the state of affairs, exposes the threat posed by the rebels and the dangers beyond the pass, and persuades the Chongzhen Emperor with a plan to withdraw and move south. Granted the imperial sword and authority over the capital region, he cleverly raises funds, takes control of the Eastern Depot, and travels to Tianjin to prepare the navy. He even plans to head east to Japan with a fortune in gold to recruit samurai, forging a path through the chaos to change his fate and save the Ming dynasty.