The Glorious Ming Dynasty

In the eighth year of the Zhengtong reign of the Great Ming, these were the best of times. The empire had enjoyed peace for years, the realm was prosperous, the court was filled with loyal and upright officials, and threats from both north and south had been subdued. They were also the worst of times. A powerful eunuch had seized the highest offices, the Oirats were eyeing the Central Plains, and a catastrophe was just around the corner. At that moment, a young man appeared on the border of the Great Ming. He would do everything in his power to build a golden age for the empire!