Was Ming's last emperor Chongzhen actually a competent ruler who did his best to save...?

No, he wasn't. His main problem is that he was too hard-working. If he was lazy, spent more time sleeping with women and playing with eunuchs, the Ming may be extended a bit longer or more. But…

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