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Title: The Emperor's Sword 1

Author: Lim Mu-seong

Author Introduction

Lim Mu-seong - Born in 1972 in Pohang, currently on leave from the Theology Department at Daejeon Baptist University. He gained attention for his unique background as a church evangelist while writing genre fiction.

Introduction

This novel, which takes on the form of a historical novel, features the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty as its protagonist. The author has named this work "Oriental Fantasy," incorporating elements of martial arts and fantasy in a grand scale that spans not only China but also Southeast Asia and Europe. History tells us that the Yongle Emperor, the grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang, died in a fire. This was during the events surrounding the usurpation of the throne by his uncle, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, through the Jingnan Rebellion. However, in the novel, it is assumed that the Yongle Emperor did not die and successfully escaped under the guise of a fire, crafting a story of his revenge and journey to success.