fugazi-book

After the "夺门之变" (Door-stealing Change) when Zhu Qizhen successfully regained power, it describes how Zhu Qizhen, who was unable to distinguish between loyalty and treachery, believed in rumors and killed Yu Qian, a great meritorious official who had saved him from danger. This became another major stain on his reputation after the "土木堡之变" (Tumu Crisis). After his death, two emperors, Xianzong and Xiaozong, succeeded him, one being weak and ineffective, the other having ideas but lacking the ability to carry them out. The heavy burden was then passed down to Zhu Houzhao, one of the most notorious emperors in the 300-year history of the Ming dynasty. He indulged in extravagance, built the Leopard House, and self-proclaimed himself as the Great General of Mighty Martial Arts. The court was filled with absurd dramas, and the situation became increasingly unstable. At this time, a rare literary and military genius emerged - Wang Shouren. He cleared out bandits, pacified rebellious kings, bravely fought against corrupt officials, and left behind many legendary stories that were almost mythical.