On the nineteenth day of the first month of the first year of Wanli, the Wanli Emperor Zhu Yijun examined the iron triangle before him. The first ally had a rather kind face; she was the Empress Dowager of the Great Ming. The second ally was merely a eunuch; his duty was to kowtow.

The third ally was simply a powerful minister; he looked brimming with dominance. Finally, everyone's gaze shifted to Us, asking what role We were playing: We glanced at Our identity and said, We are: an emperor who neglects proper duties. This book is also titled: "We Have a Tiny Bit Too Many Hobbies," "The Imperial Grace That Shatters the Earth Fist," "Make the Great Ming Great Again"...