Zhang Bin unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a young county magistrate in the late Ming Dynasty.
Unwilling to become a subject of a fallen state, he resolves to save the Ming Dynasty.
But for a county magistrate, saving the Ming seems incredibly difficult.
After all, he has too little power, and nobody pays him any attention.
How can he rise quickly and seize power in the late Ming?
According to the historical records, the easiest way is to brag.
Follow the example of Yuan Chonghuan and the Donglin Party: brag for all you're worth!
If you want to shoot straight to the top, first talk yourself up to the heavens.
Zhang Bin: I can pacify the bandits in the southeast in one year.
The Emperor: Promote Zhang Bin to Governor of Fujian.
Zhang Bin: I can crush Huang Taiji in two years.
The Emperor: Appoint Zhang Bin to command the armies in Ji and Liao.
Zhang Bin: I can wipe out the rebels in the northwest in three years.
The Emperor: Make Zhang Bin Grand Coordinator of five provinces.
Zhang Bin: I can defeat every foreign power in five years and make all nations come pay tribute.
The Emperor: ...