Traveling Through the Ming Dynasty: I Can Receive Modern Supplies

In 1638, he is a lowly patrol inspector. By 1639, he has risen to county magistrate. By 1641, he governs as a prefect. Through it all, his philosophy remains unshakable: suppressing bandits is a duty, but never at the expense of the harvest; beheading enemy chieftains is a necessity, but never at the expense of turning a profit. As his unorthodox methods upend every expectation, the emperor, his courtiers, Ming generals, rebel warlords, and even the Jianzhou Jurchens find themselves drawing sharp, incredulous breaths. And amid the chaos of a collapsing dynasty, the unforgiving Little Ice Age begins to thaw…