Zhu Yunying was fairly confident in himself, but he was also all too aware of the hidden dangers brought about by the high degree of centralization of imperial power, which was tantamount to entrusting the fate of the country to the emperor's virtue and ability.

If you were to say that Old Zhu was a 'tyrant,' Zhu Yunying would probably agree. And if you were to say that Zhu Yunying was a 'tyrant,' he wouldn't even try to refute it.

And that was indeed the case. The grandfather and grandson were indeed highly centralized in their power. The supreme imperial power seemed exceptionally high and mighty in their hands, which made the civil and military officials even more inferior. The fate of the Ming Dynasty rested on the abilities of these two emperors.

This is a lesson from the past. Even with the young Zhu who he had carefully nurtured, Zhu Yunying sometimes lacked confidence, worrying about the young Zhu's abilities and experience, and whether the young Zhu could control the prosperous country.

Or to put it more bluntly, there was a concern that young Zhu might interrupt the Ming Dynasty's upward momentum.

This wasn't Zhu Yunying being overly pessimistic; it's simply that this emperor sometimes lacked a sense of security. Knowing the course of history is certainly a good thing, but sometimes it can also instill a sense of crisis.

What Zhu Yunying should do now is not only to benefit the present Ming Dynasty, but also to benefit the future Ming Dynasty.

Thinking about it this way, Zhu Yunying naturally felt the pressure on his shoulders even more. Making a decision meant that Zhu Yunying couldn't go astray, couldn't lead the Ming Dynasty warship down the wrong course.

Even the smallest mistake was unacceptable to Joo Yoon-young, because he was not only strict with others, but also with himself. Doing a good job wasn't enough; he wanted to be the best!

There's no harm in having high standards; only with strict requirements can we build a more powerful and prosperous empire!

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