I Am Truly Not The Emperor Of The Carpenters

In the 48th year of the Wanli era, Emperor Taichang fell seriously ill and could not recover

The parties of Chu, Qi, and Zhejiang were utterly defeated in their struggles, while the Donglin Party took the opportunity to rise, gaining prominence in the court.

Meanwhile, the Jianzhou Jurchens swept through Liaodong, leaving the central plains largely desolate, with nine out of ten houses empty, as bandits rose in numbers and the populace was filled with anxiety

The Crown Prince Zhu Youjiao ascended to the throne at the Gate of Heavenly Purity, proclaiming loudly: I am truly not the carpenter emperor