Yeonsan, the Wicked Monarch!
by
Synopsis
History remembers King Yeonsan as a wicked tyrant, but what if his ambition was far grander? As his father, King Seongjong, draws his last breath, young Lord Yeonsan sees not just a crown, but an empire waiting to be forged. This is the alternate history of a monarch whose ruthless vision will redefine Joseon, transforming it from a kingdom into a formidable global power. Under Yeonsan's iron will, Joseon undergoes a radical transformation. His methods are often morally ambiguous – manipulating justice, pioneering medical advancements through ethically dubious means – yet his reforms are undeniable. He consolidates power, reshapes the court, and sets his sights beyond traditional borders. Joseon's formidable navy embarks on unprecedented military campaigns, from Tsushima to the Malay Peninsula, expanding his empire. His explorers even chart routes to a mysterious New World, challenging the global order. "Yeonsan, the Wicked Monarch!" is an epic saga exploring the price of power and empire, asking: can a ruler be both brilliant and brutal, a visionary and a tyrant? And what ultimate cost does such a reign exact on a king and his people?
