The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"Old Zhu played a brilliant move!"

Li Shimin had never admired anyone before, but this time, he couldn't help but sigh.

Zhu Yuanzhang's strategy of making anonymous donations and not holding anyone accountable afterwards was truly ingenious!

Old Zhu must have known in his heart that there were definitely quite a few corrupt officials left behind in Jiangnan.

Moreover, the Jiangnan region is wealthy, and once people start to become corrupt, everyone from the bottom to the top will be extremely corrupt!

However, if they were to be eradicated completely, it would be a huge undertaking and could easily incite rebellion. Moreover, the officials in Jiangnan would be completely paralyzed.

In a short period of time, no matter how capable Zhu Yuanzhang was, he would absolutely not be able to find enough officials to replace him.

Therefore, he made an anonymous donation.

The hidden meaning is, I know you've embezzled a lot in the past, but the situation is critical right now, and we don't have the time to settle accounts with you.

This is a one-time opportunity. If you hand over what you embezzled in the past, we will forgive and forget.

If you miss this opportunity, then you'll be facing the executioner's blade. Whether it's exterminating your entire family or your entire clan, you'll have to endure it!

Old Zhu's reputation contributed to this grand occasion!

With such a large amount of wealth and silver as a foundation, and with Old Zhu's reputation as well, they had the means to secure the position.

Countless craftsmen eagerly signed up, and the vast majority of them brought their families with them to the capital.

The army had ample pay, and Zhu Yuanzhang also took into account Li Shimin's military system, granting preferential treatment to families of soldiers.

The conscription process went incredibly smoothly.

One household is taxed for every six households, and one household is supported by every six households.

Such a military system may have many flaws, but for the Ming Dynasty at present, no flaws matter.

The important thing is to get through the current crisis and shatter the Qing army's dream of marching south!

The Ming Dynasty, which had already been largely destroyed during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, now seems to have been revitalized!

Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang became the hope in the hearts of countless people!

"With such love and respect from the people, Zhu Yuanzhang deserves to be called a wise ruler throughout the ages."

Ying Zheng let out a deep breath.

Unfortunately, he couldn't do it.

The people of the six kingdoms all wanted him dead; such love and respect was something he could only dream of.

"Your Majesty, you can do it too. Most of those who are slandering you now are nobles from the former six kingdoms. The real commoners are definitely grateful!"

Li Si keenly sensed the envy in Ying Zheng's tone and quickly offered words of comfort.

"You don't need to say such things to comfort me. I know best what the Qin Dynasty is like now."

"I am not afraid of their hatred. Just give me another twenty years, no, ten years, and I will be able to show them the goodness of my Great Qin, and I will be able to make them accept Great Qin, until they can no longer live without Great Qin!"

Ying Zheng knew that he only needed to wait for another generation to grow up.

Growing up under the laws of the Qin Dynasty, this unified dynasty will be imprinted in everyone's hearts!

He lacks nothing but time.

Rather than saying he wanted immortality, it would be more accurate to say that he simply wanted to live for another ten years so that the dynasty he had built, inheriting the legacy of six generations, could continue!

"I do envy the people's love and respect for Zhu Yuanzhang, but I do not need it."

He, Ying Zheng, was always very clear about what he wanted.

What he wanted was a unified dynasty, the Qin Dynasty that would last for a thousand years!

However, his words were displayed as bullet comments on the screen.

Seeing those heartfelt comments from Ying Zheng, countless emperors felt a pang of sadness.

The First Emperor was truly a legendary emperor, the first to achieve unification, setting an example for all emperors who followed.

Everyone who wants to become emperor must achieve a unified empire like him.

It can be said that he pioneered the era of unified dynasties.

But later generations also know the fate of the Qin Dynasty.

Instead of lasting for a thousand years as Ying Zheng had envisioned, it perished after only two generations.

"Ahem, First Emperor, I respect you quite a bit, but how should I put it, when it comes to having sons, you might really be no match for me,"

Liu Bang sent a somewhat cheeky comment.

If it weren't for the Second Emperor Huhai's reckless actions, he probably wouldn't have had any role to play!

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Ying Zheng slowly typed out a question mark.

This is the second person to say that his son is no good.

Is Fusu really that bad?

If it were just one person saying it, that would be fine, but everyone is saying it.

Could it be that after he dies, those pedantic scholars will brainwash Fusu again?

If that's the case, then he'll have to make plans soon. Some corrupt scholars should be killed!

As Ying Zheng silently made his decision, in the sky, Zhu Yuanzhang had already fully laid out his plan.

A month passed quickly, and the artisans from Jiangnan, along with the requisitioned grain and soldiers, arrived in the capital one after another.

Due to poverty, the Ministry of Works was largely neglected during Chongzhen's reign.

However, with the power of money at play, it quickly recovered to its peak.

Zhu Di spent his days lingering there.

He was astonished by the blueprints brought by many craftsmen.

Modern muskets and cannons are far more advanced than they were back then!

If the Qing dynasty had all such equipment, without prior preparation, their Shenji Battalion would likely have been in real danger!

Fortunately, there's still time!

Not only will they have time to upgrade the equipment of the Shenji Battalion, but they can also equip most of the newly recruited recruits with new gear!

Everyone says that the Manchu soldiers were strong, right?

They fought Wu Sangui, Li Zicheng, and Zhang Xianzhong—it's all a mess!

The longer Zhu Di stayed in the Ministry of Works, the more confident he became about the upcoming decisive battle against the Manchus.

three months later.

As Zhu Di calculated the time and prepared to return to ask his father, Emperor Chongzhen, for permission to fight, he entered the palace and saw Emperor Chongzhen with dark circles under his eyes that covered most of his eye sockets.

"Are you... a human or a ghost?"

Zhu Di hesitated.

Is this what a person can become after enduring so much?

“Ancestor, there is no doubt. I am still human now, but who knows what will happen in a while.”

Emperor Chongzhen, sporting dark circles under his eyes, almost burst into tears.

He had always thought he was quite diligent in his duties, but when he compared himself to Emperor Taizu Zhu, he realized he was still far behind!

The moment Zhu arrived, he nearly wiped out all the officials in the court!

For the next three months, almost all government affairs were handled by Emperor Chongzhen and Emperor Zhu alone.

Whether it's military affairs, disaster relief, or even refugee resettlement, the two of them have to arrange everything personally!

In just three months, Emperor Chongzhen felt he was about to die suddenly.

"Where is my father? Where is he?"

Upon hearing Chongzhen's tearful complaint, Zhu Di immediately inquired.

"The Emperor is still annotating the memorials, and I am about to go down to assist the Prefect in settling a group of refugees."

Chongzhen pointed to the main hall behind him.

Not only him, but the remaining court officials also stayed with Emperor Taizu until today.

During this period, we have been eating and drinking almost all in this main hall. If war doesn't break out soon, Chongzhen estimates that most of the people will go crazy!

"I understand, don't worry, these days are coming to an end."

Zhu Di patted him on the shoulder.

He knew best how hard his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, worked.

Let alone three months, even if we just hold on for another three months, Lao Zhu will most likely be fine!

But what followed was no longer about dealing with memorials!