The land lay in ruins, and the dynasty fell with the emperor's death at Coal Hill. The Ming Dynasty collapsed in an instant.
Zhu Cilang, Chongzhen's legitimate son, did not meet his end there. In this chaotic age, he raised the banner and set about restoring the shattered realm.
He drove out foreign invaders, crushed the rebels, reclaimed lost territory, and sailed across the oceans to distant lands. With modern firearms and industry, he built a new Ming Empire spanning two continents.
A chance encounter connected him to a chat group of Ming emperors from every era.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw through the ways of the world, while Zhu Di basked in the glorious achievements he had made.
But when Zhu Cilang laid before them the territories and technology of later generations, the glories of the past were measured anew.
The National Destiny Shop appeared, and one by one, the late emperors came to this ruler who had turned the tide against all odds, seeking his counsel on how to govern and strengthen the nation.
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