Great Ming: The Poison-Tongued Censor, and Old Zhu Urges Me to Hold Back

Bai Chen transmigrated into the Hongwu era as a minor official. He thought he would spend the rest of his life in the Ming dynasty. He never expected that repeatedly offering Zhu Yuanzhang ruthless schemes would send him straight to the top. Old Zhu: "There are too many corrupt officials, and the court has no money. What should we do?" Bai Chen: First, give corrupt officials important posts and let them line their pockets. Once they've grown fat, execute them and put all their assets in the treasury. Zhu Yuanzhang: "What about the Mongols who keep harassing the border?" Bai Chen: Just spread a plague. Zhu Yuanzhang: "Civil officials and generals are colluding and threatening my throne. What should I do?" Bai Chen: Simple. I have a scheme called 'Kill Three Warriors with Two Peaches'! When the officials were utterly baffled by how Bai Chen had become Imperial Tutor at such a young age, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This man is far too vicious. We must win him over with high office and generous pay. If we let him go, the Ming dynasty is finished!"