Why Has Your Majesty Rebelled?

To be honest, without divine intervention, neither the Song nor the Ming dynasties could be saved. The biggest problem wasn't external but internal. Ultimately, it boils down to one reason: the emperors didn't have enough money.

Many people believe that "" (xiàguān) was a self-reference used by officials when interacting with superiors. However, this is entirely a misconception. In that era, nobles and officials frequently used humble terms when communicating with others.

The three major flaws of this book for me: 1. As a reborn native who has seen modern cities, the protagonist makes many decisions about development that completely lack any sense of the times and are illogical. 2. The author's attitude towards Confucianism is disgusting 🤢 You only see the good aspects of Confucianism and completely ignore its bad aspects.

Wow 😯 This synopsis carries too much weight. If the author were a eunuch, he should be sent to accompany the Ming Dynasty!

The title is a bit awkward—the emperor rebels? Who rebels against themselves? That's called reform, okay? ~_~

Chapter 77, with its massacre of corrupt officials, gentry, and landlords, was incredibly awkward! Surprisingly, many comments agreed! Unbelievable! I only see one ending: the landlords and gentry will rebel against them first! 1. Considering the historical context, the government was rotten to the core; few were truly clean.

1. "The Ming Dynasty fell to Li Zicheng, not the Qing army." It's a mystery how Li Zicheng managed to destroy the Ming Dynasty seventeen years after his death. 2. "If the Ming Dynasty hadn't fallen, the Qing army would never have been able to enter the pass."

I've noticed that all time-travel novels overlook one crucial point: the reaction of ordinary people in ancient China when faced with foreign invasions. Most of the time, the vast majority of the population was apathetic, remarkably similar to the late Qing Dynasty. They lacked a sense of national identity and had extremely weak ethnic consciousness. When faced with invasion, they often viewed the war as bystanders, thinking, "You're fighting the emperor, what does it have to do with me?"

The author's writing is completely illogical. To achieve their goals, rulers need to find the right direction and first identify a target, then divide and conquer. But instead, you start by advocating equality for all. Is equality something an emperor can just shout out? Why make yourself the target first when you're trying to win a battle?

The best defense is a good offense! The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di were able to kill tens of thousands of corrupt officials without a successful rebellion was because they held military power and had the support of the people. (Historical research suggests that Zhu Yuanzhang killed tens of thousands of officials in the Ming Dynasty three times during his reign.)