An Alternative Late Ming

What's so regrettable about Emperor Chongzhen hanging himself from a tree in the southeast? The only regret is that the Manchus eventually came to power, bringing endless humiliation. Otherwise, who cares whether the emperor's surname was Zhu or Li?

In the final days of dynasties, the people suffer immensely, and none of them escape death.

The author seems to be in a hurry! It's still too early for the world to fall. We can develop slowly, accumulate grain, and delay declaring ourselves king. We should cultivate our own political, economic, military, and industrial systems, absorb the population of the Central Plains, and wait for the right opportunity to act.

Is this an attempt to clear Yuan Dudu's name?

Dear author, in that era, would wooden sailing warships dare to venture into coastal waters or inland waterways? Don't underestimate the wisdom of ancient people! If you had invented steam-powered warships, you could certainly have some fun! (There's a classic battle called "The Battle of Red Cliffs"—are you scared yet?)

The problems at the end of the Ming Dynasty were not with the Manchus, but mainly with the depletion of the central treasury, internal corruption, severe drought leading to crop failures and widespread displacement. Even if the Manchus had been overthrown, the Ming Dynasty could not have been saved because the means of production and wealth were concentrated in the hands of a few.

The protagonist builds ships incredibly fast! In the Ming Dynasty, there were no power tools, chainsaws, or electric band saws! This would have required far more manpower and skilled craftsmen, making the manufacturing process even longer!

The protagonist's logical thinking is so immature, I really couldn't watch it anymore, sorry.

The protagonist creates the spinning jenny in Chapter 19 and doesn't keep it a secret. Within a few years, it will rapidly spread throughout southern Ming Dynasty. The demand for cotton will surge, making the shift from mulberry to rice cultivation and cotton planting inevitable. With food prices rising rapidly, the pressure on ordinary people is increasing dramatically. Coupled with years of natural disasters in the north, this man-made catastrophe will likely result in countless more deaths.

This book is incredibly childish, perfect for kids playing games.