The Ming Empire Where the Sun Never Sets: Starting from the Crooked-Neck Tree

“The Emperor has passed away!” Zhu Youjian, a player of Paradox games, wakes up as the Chongzhen Emperor, who hanged himself at Coal Hill ahead of schedule. Rebel forces have surrounded the capital, while the Manchus are sharpening their blades beyond the passes, ready to vie for the Central Plains. The powerful Donglin faction officials in the capital have long prepared their surrender petitions to the rebel leader Li Zicheng. The treacherous imperial father-in-law Zhou Kui plots to offer up the Crown Prince in exchange for keeping his wealth and status. Civil officials are greedy, and military generals are afraid to die. The Great Ming dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. The Hearts of Iron System descends from the heavens. Watch as Zhu Youjian breaks through the encirclement and moves the capital to Nanjing, quells factional strife at home, drives out the Manchus abroad, and sets about reclaiming the lost lands.