Zhenming

I've read up to Chapter 23. The emperor actually selected loyal and treacherous ministers according to what's written in history books. Who was born inherently bad? If the court were strong and prosperous, who would be so foolish as to rebel and betray? Loyal ministers have their uses, and treacherous ministers have theirs; it all depends on how the emperor uses people.

There are two versions of the Ming Dynasty in historical records: one as depicted by Ming Dynasty writers, and the other by Qing Dynasty writers. One's understanding of the Ming Dynasty depends on whether you learn about it through Ming or Qing Dynasty accounts.

The protagonist should first reform the Ministry of Personnel's lottery system; deciding official positions by drawing lots is simply absurd.

There was still a chance in the early years of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. There was still considerable initial funding, and many loyal and capable officials. I believe the first step should be to use anti-corruption measures to eliminate some officials and then promote others.

The Ming Dynasty, ruled by the pig family, was ruled by the government, which supported 1 million pigs. This situation contributed to the fall of the Ming Dynasty, a consequence of both natural disasters and man-made calamities.

The author is quite something; you don't even understand the system of noble ranks. The Ming Dynasty was different from the Qing Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, a one-character title meant "Prince of the First Rank," and a two-character title meant "Prince of the Second Rank" (the Prince of Jingjiang was a special case).

Two years later? I stumbled upon your book again; it seems we have a connection. My understanding of Ming Dynasty history has recently shifted, and I find it far more complex than I previously perceived. Last year, I stumbled upon the issue of Western pseudo-history, and the more I learned, the more my preconceived notions crumbled.

Honestly, being transported to the late Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen is incredibly lucky. At least it's a simple, ordinary scenario. I don't understand why some people say that being transported to Chongzhen is difficult. It's actually quite simple. As long as you protect yourself and don't die unexpectedly, it's truly an easy scenario.

Of all the stories I've read about time travelers from the late Ming Dynasty who transmigrate into the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, this one is the best. The author's historical research is solid, the writing is excellent, and the protagonist's various actions are extremely satisfying to read.

For those of you experiencing a reading slump, check out this book next door: (The Sui and Tang Dynasties: I Grow Gourds in the Sui and Tang Dynasties) – a hilarious and comedic tale of a protagonist who transmigrates to the Sui and Tang Dynasties and becomes the chieftain of Gourd Village.