The Southern Ming's Cruelest Man

Many people don't have a comprehensive understanding of the word "massacre." Do you know what a slaughterhouse is? You can imagine the scene, or even more gruesome. Note that this was hundreds of years ago, not the current 56 ethnic groups. The Ming dynasty's ascension to the throne was legitimate, and I'm not praising the Ming. But China was not a nation that could be enslaved by a barbaric race!

To be honest, Nanming has a chance. But it was definitely not as the author wrote. In that era, the Eight Banners Army was a symbol of invincibility, similar to the Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan's westward conquests. This was a glorious moment for the Manchus, influenced by many factors including the era, the people, the system, technology, and the national conditions.

Minority groups are ruthless in their killing. If they win, they rule the world and wreak havoc on the people. If they lose, they merely pay homage and still enjoy high status. It would be a waste not to do such a thing. A nation that only knows how to repay evil with kindness, but not how to repay evil with justice, is the most tragic.

More than 2,000 Manchu bannermen died in the First World War. My great Qing has only about ten thousand people in total, yet it controls hundreds of millions of people. This is unprecedented in history; even novels wouldn't dare to write it like this. It was all thanks to the invincible myth, various strokes of luck, and the perfect combination of advantages that led to such great success. It is inherently hollow, relying more on power politics; a major failure could cause it to collapse.

I'm posting a few pictures; the author can see if they can be used. I'll add two more in the comments.

The protagonist is constantly at war, with endless food supplies and an inexhaustible supply of men, just like in some novels. It's all about winning every battle, then sending armies from afar to conquer other worlds. If you really ask how they get their armies and supplies there, the answer is that these novels use teleportation portals or modern trains and trucks to transport them, haha, and then they colonize the entire globe.

Ming Dynasty military uniform 2.0

Historical fiction with such exaggerated plot armor can only provide fleeting enjoyment. Mindless progression and strategic battles are what keep the audience engaged. Therefore, historical fiction with overpowered plot armor generally collapses in the middle of its run.

Ming army uniform

Could a cook really poison an entire army of 80,000? How could Kunming's entire military and civilian population, along with supplies and provisions, be completely evacuated in just two days?