CompletedStanding before you is:
The guardian of the Ming Dynasty.
Wanli Emperor’s closest ally.
The dutiful son of the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet.
The wealthiest man in human history.
He is:
The secret manipulator of the Ministry of Personnel for thirty years.
The gravedigger of the imperial clan system.
Called the second Yan Shifan by the Eastern Forest Party, yet hailed by Zhang Juzheng as unbeatable.
He is:
Hai Rui’s confidant.
Xu Wei’s benefactor.
Matteo Ricci’s tonsurer.
The mentor to six top scholars, including Xu Guangqi.
He is:
The one who shields the Ming poetry scene from shame.
The author of over 700 books across various disciplines.
The inventor of over 2,700 patents.
The founder of modern universities and sciences.
And he is:
The protector of overseas Chinese.
This is the legendary tale of a man who shaped an era and left an indelible mark on the Ming Dynasty and the world beyond.