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[I Ushered in a Golden Age with a Kingdom-Collapsing System]
In the thirtieth year of Pingkang, a three-year drought left the land parched. On the seventeenth year of Xu Jing’s transmigration, she faced the crisis of being sacrificed. Just then, the Kingdom-Collapsing System descended from the heavens. All she had to do was kill the emperor originally destined by history and be killed by someone else to trigger internal chaos, and she could return to the modern era. Xu Jing secretly stirred the pot, encouraging the princes to harm each other in their fight for the throne. Once the emperor of the original timeline was dead, she would simply wait to be killed.
But then she became the emperor, reformed the bureaucracy, launched massive construction projects, and pursued militaristic expansion—yet she still hadn’t been killed!
Xu Jing secretly incited various royal clans to rise against her, only to find them cowering obediently in their fiefs, too afraid to provoke this ruthless figure who had murdered her father and brothers.
Xu Jing deliberately allowed sycophants to persuade her sister, Xu Lang, to rebel. Instead, Xu Lang beheaded them on the spot: “Anyone who tries to sow discord between me and Her Majesty will die by my sword.”
Xu Jing: Where did my gentle sister go…?
Xu Jing sent the virtuous officials from the “Records of Worthy Ministers” to defend against the Western Rong tribes, only to receive a memorial: “Your Majesty, I have achieved victory against the Western Rong and discovered a fruit called watermelon. I humbly offer it for Your Majesty to taste.”
Xu Jing gritted her teeth: Aren’t you a civil official?!
Xu Jing turned her attention to corrupt officials—those with backgrounds as cruel enforcers, ruthless and unfeeling. She was pleased and decided to promote them. But when an elder minister dared to criticize Xu Jing, one of these corrupt officials glared fiercely and said, “Your Majesty, allow me to eliminate him for you.”
Xu Jing panicked: Weren’t you supposed to be a rabid wolf? How did you turn into a rabid loyal hound?!
Xu Jing shifted her focus to female officials, increasing their proportion in the bureaucracy. She ordered the original timeline’s Empress Gao to establish a women’s medical college. Instead, Empress Gao became a renowned gynecology expert and midwifery specialist.
Xu Jing was stunned: Weren’t you supposed to be an expert at causing miscarriages?
The only thing that matched the original timeline was Consort Wu’s “Virtues of Women.” But when Xu Jing opened it, she was blinded by the endless flattery—it could practically be renamed “The Chronicles of the Female Emperor.”
Xu Jing sighed helplessly: Consort Wu, if you’ve been kidnapped, blink twice.
Finally, after all her efforts, someone rose in rebellion. Xu Jing had just received the news, a relieved smile barely forming on her lips, when she learned the rebels had accepted an amnesty and surrendered…
Xu Jing cried out in agony to the heavens: Oh, heavens above, why won’t this kingdom collapse?!
The court historian witnessed this and recorded: The Emperor, anxious that her governance was insufficient, often exclaimed, “Heavens, why do you not let my kingdom fall?” Using this to remind herself to remain vigilant in times of peace.
Emperor Xia Wen devoted her life to diligent governance—establishing schools, expanding the imperial examinations, reforming the bureaucracy, building water conservancy projects, and quelling rebellions. She created the unparalleled Zhaoning Golden Age, a time of national prosperity and public contentment. Most commendable was her practice of appointing officials based on merit, regardless of background. Later scholars often lamented being born in the wrong era.
Reader’s Guide:
- The female lead is selfish; characters’ values ≠ author’s values.
- Set in a fictional dynasty with many creative liberties.
- A brainless, indulgent power fantasy with over-the-top drama and self-indulgent storytelling.
Content Tags: Transmigration, System, Power Fantasy, Court Politics
Search Keywords: Protagonist: Xu Jing | Supporting Character: Xu Lang | Others:
One-Sentence Synopsis: Why haven’t they come to overthrow me yet?
Theme: The more setbacks you face, the braver you become; never giving up will eventually lead you out of adversity.
Review:
Facing a sacrificial crisis, Xu Ying binds herself to the Nation-Falling System, which requires her to be killed by others to trigger internal chaos. Determined to complete her mission and return to the modern era, she unexpectedly finds that, due to various peculiar circumstances, no one rises against her. Instead, she attracts talented and ambitious individuals from all corners to join her cause. By initiating imperial examinations, reforming the bureaucratic system, establishing schools, and constructing irrigation projects, Xu Ying works alongside her followers to forge a golden age, leaving a legacy for eternity.
This story depicts how sovereign and subjects bridge their differences, trust one another, and unite to lead the people out of poverty toward prosperity, collectively building a brighter future. With a humorous, lighthearted, and lively tone, the narrative highlights the genuine and moving bond between Xu Ying and her sister, as well as the collaborative spirit of everyone working together to create a better life. The writing flows smoothly, the plot is full of twists and turns that captivate readers, making it a worthwhile read.
