Xiao Han transmigrated into the chaotic final years of the Yuan Dynasty and was taken in by Zhu Yuanzhang. At just twenty, he joined Zhu Yuanzhang's staff and offered countless plans and strategies.
After the Ming Dynasty was established, the Hongwu Emperor rewarded his achievements by making him a marquis, ranking him second among the marquises. The youngest of the founding heroes who had followed the dragon, Xiao Han was in the limelight without equal.
Now Xiao Han faced a serious question: how could he survive the perilous Hongwu era and live to old age?
So Xiao Han came up with two strategies.
First, submit a petition proposing the compilation of the Hongwu Encyclopedia, then take advantage of the moment to withdraw from the court and fade from politics. From then on, he would devote himself wholeheartedly to the great cultural legacy of the Hongwu Emperor, diligently serving as chief editor until retirement.
Second, do everything possible to keep his good brother Zhu Biao alive.
As Xiao Han put it, only children make choices. He wanted both.
