He transmigrates into the Chongzhen Emperor, historically known as the emperor who hanged himself with a rope. This time, he plans to try something new.
Wei Zhongxian will not be killed. He will remain in service. Yuan Chonghuan will not be appointed supreme commander of the Ji-Liao forces. First stabilize the country, then repel foreign threats. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong will not be left without a job.
Liaodong costs seven or eight million taels of silver a year? If all else fails, they can consider withdrawing from the Ningjin defense line. Let’s see how Chongzhen, in this life, can steer the Great Ming, a mighty ship sliding toward the abyss, back on course.
