In the twenty-second year of Chenghua, Zhu Jianshen, Emperor Xianzong of Ming Dynasty, died of illness, and the world mourned.
North Zhili, Forbidden City, Fengtian Hall.
Zhu Youtang, who was only seventeen years old, inherited the throne.
Zhu Youtang slowly opened his eyes.
"Transmigrated?"
Memories slowly flooded into his mind.
"So I transmigrated to Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youtang.”
Hongzhi.
This was an era where famous ministers came forth in large numbers. The cabinet had Xie Qian, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang…
The generals were Ma Wensheng, Liu Daxia…
At the same time, this was also a dynasty with internal and external troubles.
The remnants of Imperial Concubine Wan were left behind to harm the court and the country.
The control of Hami in the northwest region was occupied and needed to be recovered.
The Tartars and Wala in the northern border often knocked on the pass, and the people in the Ming Dynasty were in dire straits.
Chieftains such as Annan in the Southern Region stirred up trouble at the Yungui border.
The control of Nurgan Dusi in Liaodong was also weakening.
Overseas, South America, Japan, North Korea, and other countries were rising at a speed visible to the naked eye.
It was not easy to set things right!
Especially now that both the inner and outer court were Empress Dowager Wan's people…
Ding dong.
"Congratulations to the host for activating the Tyrant System.”
" Newbie Gift Pack: Tyrant's Prestige, Emperor's Sword, Shadow Guard, Art of Longevity.”
Hmm?
"What does the Art of Longevity mean?" Zhu Youtang narrowed his eyes.
If his memory was correct, the revival of Hongzhi could completely make Great Ming the overlord of the world. However, Emperor Hongzhi died too early. By the time Zhengde succeeded to the throne, Great Ming had already gradually declined.
Historians said that the Ming Dynasty had perished in Zhengde, meaning that after Zhengde, the Ming Dynasty had already reached an irreparable state.
Now, there was still a chance!
There was still a chance to dominate the world!
I, Zhu Youtang, will create a huge and terrifying Ming Empire!
"The Art of Longevity has a total of nine levels. Every time you learn a level, your physical fitness will be modified until you return to your original state and become immortal.”
"Do you want to cultivate the Art of Longevity? The first time you cultivate it, you will directly learn the Second Heaven.”
" Second Heaven Cultivation Technique: Strengthening the Body.”
"Level Three Cultivation Technique: Impenetrable.”
"Level Four Cultivation Method: Peak of Martial Refinement.”
"Level Five Cultivation Technique: Plucking Leaves to Kill the Enemies.”
“……”
"Nine Heavens Technique: Cleansing the bones and marrow, immortality.”
"Every time you complete a main mission, you can level up to the next Heaven.”
"Main mission 1: Eliminate the remaining evil of Imperial Concubine Wan. 2. Recover Hami. 3. Pacify Annan. 4. Control Liaodong. 5. Slaughter the alien tribes of the Northern Yuan in the Tartar Wala. 6. Control overseas. 7. Dominate the world!"
After reading the system introduction, Zhu Youtang did not hesitate to choose to cultivate the Art of Longevity.
His body was extremely weak now. Although he was only seventeen years old, some of the experiences he had encountered in his childhood had gradually weakened his body.
"Learn!"
In an instant, Zhu Youtang was no longer convinced of his previous weak and sickly appearance. Instead, he was full of vigor, and his movements were light and powerful.
"Good stuff." Zhu Youtang muttered and continued,""What are Shadow Guards?"
"A group of powerful guards will protect the emperor. There are a total of 300 shadow guards. Once bound, they will be loyal to the host until death.”
"Yes!" Zhu Youtang nodded.
……
"Your Majesty, it's time to greet the Empress Dowager.”
Outside the door, Liang Fang, the eunuch with the seal of the ceremonial supervisor, walked in.
Liang Fang, the minion of Imperial Concubine Wan, was in charge of the East Chamber. He was in cahoots with the commander of the Royal Guards, Wan Xi, to harm Zhongliang.
"Empress Dowager?"
Zhu Youtang looked at Liang Fang indifferently, killing intent already rising in his heart.
Liang Fang was shocked. She looked up slightly at the young emperor who was only seventeen years old.
Liang Fang had never seen such a majestic look in his eyes before.
At this moment, he could not help but feel a little terrified.
"Replying to the emperor, we should have gone to Yangxin Palace to pay respects to Empress Dowager Wan.”Liang Fang braced herself and said.
"Empress Dowager Wan?"
Still alive?
By right, by this time last year, Noble Consort Wan should have already died.
Zhu Youtang had a rough childhood, but he was able to live until now and successfully ascend the throne. The process was really shocking.
His father, Zhu Jianshen, was extremely fond of Imperial Concubine Wan. Imperial Concubine Wan was arrogant and domineering. In the harem, almost all pregnant women were killed by her henchmen.
As a result, Zhu Jianshen still had no children in his middle age.
In an accident, Zhu Jianshen met a female historian named Ji in the palace and doted on her for a night. After that, Consort Ji became pregnant.
During this period, Imperial Concubine Wan knew about this matter and had sent people to abort Concubine Ji many times.
However, Consort Ji was popular, and many people couldn't bear to do so. This allowed Zhu Youtang to keep his life and was successfully born.
After Zhu Youtang was born, he grew up with Consort Ji in the Cold Palace. His food, clothing, and accommodation were very simple and scarce, which was also the reason for his illness.
Later, Zhu Jianshen still had no son to inherit the throne. Under the report of eunuch Zhang Min, Zhu Youtang entered the public eye.
At the same time, it also entered the vision of Imperial Concubine Wan.
Concubine Wan hated him and poisoned his food to kill Zhu Youtang's mother.
Then, Noble Consort Wan targeted the young Zhu Youtang and ordered Zhang Minjiang to drown Zhu Youtang.
Fortunately, Zhang Min was loyal, which allowed Zhu Youtang to escape.
After that, Zhu Youtang followed Empress Dowager Zhou to live in Renshou Palace, living in seclusion until now.
"He's actually not dead yet. Good, good.”
Zhu Youtang said coldly.
"Bring zhen to see Empress Dowager Wan."
After Zhu Youtang finished speaking, he stood up and left.
Behind him, Liang Fang wiped the cold sweat off her forehead. Her back was already drenched in sweat.
He couldn't explain the reason, but he started to fear this young emperor from the bottom of his heart.
He suddenly felt that the times were about to change. The era of Empress Wan's power seemed to have gone far.
Without thinking much, he followed Zhu Youtang to the harem.
……
Renshou Palace.
This was the palace where Empress Dowager Zhou lived. After Zhu Jianshen's death, Noble Consort Wan took power and drove Empress Dowager Zhou away. She had been living here ever since.
"Your son greets mother."
Zhu Youtang bowed, neither humble nor overbearing. He had to do all the etiquette he should have now.
"Get up." Empress Dowager Wan looked at Zhu Youtang." Today is your first time ascending the throne. This widow has approved a few memorials. Take them and learn."”
Zhu Youtang did not reach out to take it.
Empress Dowager Wan was stunned. She looked up and realized that this frail young emperor seemed to be much stronger.
The imposing manner of his every move seemed to be even more imposing than the previous Emperor Zhu Jianshen.
"The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, Cheng Min, said that Zhen's harem was a little overstepping.”
Cheng Minzheng?
He dared to submit a petition?
And how did the memorial reach the Emperor?
What was Liang Fang doing?
"From today onwards, Mother will move to the Compassionate Longevity Palace, lest others speak ill of our Tian family.”
After Zhu Youtang finished speaking, he said to Liang Fang, the eunuch who was in charge of the ceremony,"Go pack up."
With that, Zhu Youtang left with his hands behind his back, leaving behind the stunned Empress Dowager Wan and Liang Fang.
Empress Dowager Wan stared at the Emperor's back for a long time, her eyes dark and unclear.
"Liang Fang!"
"What's with the memorial? Didn't you send them all to aijia?"
"Yes!" Liang Fang hurriedly kowtowed. This servant has sent all the memorials to the Empress Dowager.”
Empress Dowager Wan suddenly shivered.
In that case, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites did not have a memorial at all, and what happened just now was just an excuse made by the Emperor.
He wanted to seize power!
A cowardly crown prince suddenly ascending to the throne, is he trying to show off to this widow?
The corners of Empress Dowager Wan's mouth curled into a cold smile.
The Internal Court's Chief of Rites, the Jinyiwei, the East Chamber, the cabinet's Wan An, Liu Wei, and Liu Ji, and the six ministers are all Empress Dowager Wan's people. How can you overturn the heavens?
Empress Dowager Wan didn't care.
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