Zhu San, the great-grandson of the Ming Dynasty, is the sworn enemy of the Qing! His wickedness surpasses even that of the Three Feudatories! —Thus spoke the young emperor Kangxi, writing Zhu Hezuo's name on a pillar in the South Study. Zhu San, you must hold on! The restoration of the Ming Dynasty depends on you! We loyal ministers of the Ming will cheer you on! —Zheng Jing, Chen Jinan, and other loyal Ming officials excitedly waved flags and shouted. Zhu San, do you know? This is the imperial edict that your grandfather, Emperor Chongzhen, gave to Wu Sangui. It was found in your mountain stronghold, and it's genuine! —Yang Qilong, who loves the Ming Dynasty the most, muttered to himself, holding the Chongzhen imperial edict with fresh ink. Zhu San, you go first, and I, Wu Sangui, will immediately raise an army to rebel against the Qing! —Wu Sangui, the Qing's Pingxi King, said weakly from his sickbed...