Industrial Ming Dynasty Begins in Beiping

The reforms in this book are among the best in all novels, making readers believe that even if the protagonist were to die suddenly at this point, the reforms would not stop—in short, an interest group has already emerged to drive the reforms. I look forward to the subsequent expansion, and I hope to write about "expansion driven by a huge interest group" rather than "my treasures are all there".

All I saw was exploitation, oppression, deception, brainwashing, and hypocrisy. The death of Seventh Sister's husband was solely due to the protagonist's political needs. The protagonist relentlessly brainwashed the public with propaganda about soldiers protecting the country, their dedication, and their sense of mission.

Is a mature worldview related to calming down and studying? Also, directly hand-making a steam engine is possible, which suggests that the author was not influenced by historical literature. I've read many time-travel stories set in the Ming Dynasty. They all constantly emphasize the relationship between history and industry. But industry and history are unrelated.

The most toxic thing about this book is that the protagonist, as the heir to the throne, only has one wife. I don't need to explain the implications of that in ancient times.

In terms of foreign policy, what's the difference between pursuing so-called common development and ethnic integration and aiding the enemy if the ruling class and intellectuals of the other side aren't eliminated? The fact that the common people don't rebel doesn't mean those kings and leaders lack ambition.

Reading the comments is more interesting than reading the novel. The moment someone says ancient China was stronger than ancient West, a bunch of people jump out to refute it. It's really amusing.

Another book brainwashed by the West, still trying to establish a false monarchy.

Every era has its own policies and development. You can't force the present onto the 13th century. It's like asking if you could use the US's WTO economic system to reap the benefits without British global cultural colonization. Do you think you could compete with the Qing Dynasty?

I find it quite puzzling. Even though the protagonist's industrialization has reached a certain level, why is he still subject to the control of imperial power? Throughout the book so far, the protagonist's industrialized system has exacerbated significant political contradictions within the Ming imperial system. In this situation, purely political actions are insufficient to resolve the issues.

Forcing an industrial revolution without advancing sociology would only lead to the Ming Dynasty's own revolution, especially in terms of weaponry. Furthermore, the author's depiction of the Ming Dynasty also involving palace intrigue is laughable. Under such circumstances, an industrial revolution is impossible; it will only hasten the protagonist's demise.