After Binding Myself to a Foolish Emperor Draw System, I Became a Wise Ruler [Nation-Building]

Yan Xuanyu died of illness in his previous life. When he opened his eyes again, he had become the frail new emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. . According to the original host's memories, after ascending the throne, the original host indulged in pleasure and ruled foolishly and tyrannically. At the time, the Great Zhou Dynasty was already in decline. The previous emperor had done nothing, leaving the state treasury empty and long-standing problems deeply entrenched. . Looking at a world that would soon be plunged into war in just over ten years, Yan Xuanyu smiled. . This could be interesting. . Yan Xuanyu, who had transmigrated here, had also brought along a System for a foolish emperor's indulgences and reward draws. As long as he completed the System's foolish-emperor tasks, he could draw rewards. . [ Ding! Task completed: "The Emperor Skips Morning Court." Reward: 7 points. ] [ Ding! Successfully confiscated the property of and exiled two ministers. Reward: 20 points. ] [ Ding! Achievement unlocked: Indulging in Pleasure (Beginner). Reward: 20 points. ] [ Ding! Achievement unlocked: Squandering Labor and Wealth (Beginner). Reward: 50 points. ] He went all out, but the cards he drew... . [Congratulations, Host! You drew an R-rank card: Dragon x Tiger Might. Description: Using this card increases your physical capabilities by 150% for a limited time of thirty seconds.] . Yan Xuanyu: Not bad... I guess. . [Congratulations, Host! You drew an S-rank card: Star-Plucking Tower. Description: A tower built by a foolish emperor for his favorite consort. Hold banquets here and enjoy yourself with your beloved consort.] . [Congratulations, Host! You drew an S-rank card: ...] . The Chronicle of Emperor Yan records: "Less than a year after the emperor ascended the throne, the envoy from the Southern Circuit presented him with a treasure. In truth, he had heard that the Son of Heaven was frail, and sent an assassin to kill him. The emperor drew his sword and said, 'Though my foundations are not yet secure, you think me too weak to keep my throne?' He then personally slew the assassin in the hall. The crowd was astonished, bowed their heads, and cried, 'Long live the emperor!'" . As for that incident, Yan Xuanyu could only shrug and say: It wasn't wrong to try to kill me while I was sick. Too bad I had [Dragon x Tiger Might] on hand. . Before Emperor Yan of Zhou's reign, the great clans kept their books as family heirlooms. After Emperor Yan of Zhou issued an imperial decree, the great clans donated books to the Star-Plucking Tower, hoping to have their names inscribed on its merit stele. . What scholars throughout the realm yearned for most was the Star-Plucking Tower in the capital of the Zhou Dynasty. It housed books from across the land and was open to scholars everywhere. . The new top scorer personally selected by His Majesty could ascend to the top of the Star-Plucking Tower to receive his reward. . Yan Xuanyu: Now this is the right way to use the Star-Plucking Tower. Yan Xuanyu drew cards while punishing corrupt ministers, improving the moral climate, building academies, developing agriculture, introducing new crops, and strengthening the army… . At first, the Zhou Dynasty was situated in the Central Plains, with the Turks to the north and the Rong and Di tribes to the west, all eyeing it greedily and hoping to claim their share. . Later, everyone watched helplessly as the Great Zhou grew more and more prosperous, kicked the Turks and punched the Rong and Di, filled its treasury, and enriched its people. They watched Emperor Yan of Zhou personally create a golden age surpassing that of the Zhou Dynasty and every dynasty before it. . The System pondered: My Host has become a wise ruler. Is this a stain on my life as a System, or an upgrade for my System? Highlights: No CP. The protagonist is in poor health from the start, a sickly beauty who suffers from headaches and coughs up blood when exposed to the wind. He gradually builds up his strength later on. . A nation-building story, not written in a serious historical style. . Theme: Love the world, love life.