Southern Eaters
by Ma Boyong
About This Novel
Tang Meng, the greedy Han envoy, came to South Vietnam, the country that knows best about food. The food here is abundant, making it a glutton's dream. However, behind the delicious food, there are conflicts between the north and the south, ethnic estrangements, struggles for power and position, the rise and fall of national policies... All kinds of changes are more complex than the flavors of Lingnan ingredients. This lazy envoy from the Han Dynasty was caught in the political whirlpool of Lingnan. The only partner he can trust is food; the only way to break the situation is the pursuit of the ultimate food. No one thought that that subtle taste would be related to the fate of the Han Dynasty, South Vietnam, and even the entire Chinese territory...
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The old glutton's overall revenge destroys a country
Just like "The Lychees of Chang'an", Prince Ma is particularly good at using a small character as the protagonist in major historical events to describe a story with profound meaning. His writing style is sophisticated and humorous, and his characterization is vivid and interesting. Moreover, the Tang Meng in the story did exist in history. In this fictional literary creation, readers can easily and happily understand a period of history in the past, and experience the inheritance and development of food culture with the author. "The most true thing in the world is food. If it tastes good, it tastes good. If it tastes bad, it tastes bad. I will never lie to you." I hope everyone will come and taste this delicious feast prepared by Prince Ma.
Xiaoshuai was a foodie from the Han Dynasty. He accidentally discovered the conspiracy of the King of South Vietnam to proclaim himself emperor, so he organized a group to go to Guangdong to investigate. They ate along the way and met Xiaomei by chance. During the struggle between the indigenous people and foreigners in Guangdong, Xiaomei's family died. In order to take revenge, Xiaoshuai spent more than 20 years building roads and brought hundreds of thousands of Han troops to avenge the annihilation of South Vietnam and safeguard the reunification of the motherland.
A gluttonous feast for those who eat south
The followers of Nanyang, working hard for a jar of Shu wolfberry sauce, a promise, and focusing on the overall situation, planned for many years, and finally crossed the Five Ridges, regained South Vietnam, and had this gluttonous feast. To avenge the grievances of the small people and to open up territories for the big country is Tang Meng's persistent foodie spirit, and it is also his noble personality charm.
Hearty, enjoy the book, transparent
Observe carefully, think frequently, review more times, and take advantage of the situation.
Each of Ma Boyong's books has a good story, but it is more like a workplace or life textbook. If you can learn the protagonist's observation and thinking skills, and learn to take advantage of the general trend, there is nothing you can't accomplish.
I really like Ma Boyong's writing. It's sophisticated, vicious and full of childishness. Just pick up numbers from history books and you can unfold them into fascinating stories. Your imagination is maxed out!
It is very exciting, with rich elements and many twists and turns, including palace battles for revenge, wars to destroy the country, suspense reasoning, love and loyalty, and so on.
Wonderful! The gaps in history were filled with flesh and blood by Prince Ma, and they suddenly became alive. Starting from Shu Goujiang and running through it, the story line has twists and turns, and the darkness and perfection alternate in people's hearts, which is very sad! Personally, I think this book is the best one written by Prince Ma!
interlocking
The image of the protagonist Tang Meng is very full. He not only has the sense of mission and responsibility of the Han Dynasty messenger, but also has the weaknesses and desires of ordinary people. His love for food allowed him to find solace in difficult situations and became a bridge for him to connect with different characters. Tang Meng's bravery, wisdom and tenacity are admirable when faced with complex political situations such as North-South confrontation, ethnic estrangement, and struggles for power. At the same time, he is constantly growing and reflecting, gradually transforming from a simple food lover into a responsible historical participant. In addition, the language style of the novel is humorous, interspersed with witty sentences and scenes from time to time, making people laugh. This relaxed atmosphere relieves the heaviness of history and makes it easier for readers to immerse themselves in the story. At the same time, the author also cleverly uses the clue of food to show the important information of the decision-makers of the Han Dynasty and the important turning points that changed the territory of the Han Dynasty, allowing people to appreciate the magnificent history while tasting delicious food.
Food novels are the shell, and mystery novels are the core. The male protagonist has pure love for food and lovers, which is the most pure. The heroine is also consistent, a simple and lovely ethnic minority girl. After reading "Chang'an's Lychees", I felt equally wonderful when I read this book again.
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Official(74)Scraped 20d ago
The old glutton's overall revenge destroys a country
Just like "The Lychees of Chang'an", Prince Ma is particularly good at using a small character as the protagonist in major historical events to describe a story with profound meaning. His writing style is sophisticated and humorous, and his characterization is vivid and interesting. Moreover, the Tang Meng in the story did exist in history. In this fictional literary creation, readers can easily and happily understand a period of history in the past, and experience the inheritance and development of food culture with the author. "The most true thing in the world is food. If it tastes good, it tastes good. If it tastes bad, it tastes bad. I will never lie to you." I hope everyone will come and taste this delicious feast prepared by Prince Ma.
Xiaoshuai was a foodie from the Han Dynasty. He accidentally discovered the conspiracy of the King of South Vietnam to proclaim himself emperor, so he organized a group to go to Guangdong to investigate. They ate along the way and met Xiaomei by chance. During the struggle between the indigenous people and foreigners in Guangdong, Xiaomei's family died. In order to take revenge, Xiaoshuai spent more than 20 years building roads and brought hundreds of thousands of Han troops to avenge the annihilation of South Vietnam and safeguard the reunification of the motherland.
A gluttonous feast for those who eat south
The followers of Nanyang, working hard for a jar of Shu wolfberry sauce, a promise, and focusing on the overall situation, planned for many years, and finally crossed the Five Ridges, regained South Vietnam, and had this gluttonous feast. To avenge the grievances of the small people and to open up territories for the big country is Tang Meng's persistent foodie spirit, and it is also his noble personality charm.
Hearty, enjoy the book, transparent
Observe carefully, think frequently, review more times, and take advantage of the situation.
Each of Ma Boyong's books has a good story, but it is more like a workplace or life textbook. If you can learn the protagonist's observation and thinking skills, and learn to take advantage of the general trend, there is nothing you can't accomplish.
I really like Ma Boyong's writing. It's sophisticated, vicious and full of childishness. Just pick up numbers from history books and you can unfold them into fascinating stories. Your imagination is maxed out!
It is very exciting, with rich elements and many twists and turns, including palace battles for revenge, wars to destroy the country, suspense reasoning, love and loyalty, and so on.
Wonderful! The gaps in history were filled with flesh and blood by Prince Ma, and they suddenly became alive. Starting from Shu Goujiang and running through it, the story line has twists and turns, and the darkness and perfection alternate in people's hearts, which is very sad! Personally, I think this book is the best one written by Prince Ma!
interlocking
The image of the protagonist Tang Meng is very full. He not only has the sense of mission and responsibility of the Han Dynasty messenger, but also has the weaknesses and desires of ordinary people. His love for food allowed him to find solace in difficult situations and became a bridge for him to connect with different characters. Tang Meng's bravery, wisdom and tenacity are admirable when faced with complex political situations such as North-South confrontation, ethnic estrangement, and struggles for power. At the same time, he is constantly growing and reflecting, gradually transforming from a simple food lover into a responsible historical participant. In addition, the language style of the novel is humorous, interspersed with witty sentences and scenes from time to time, making people laugh. This relaxed atmosphere relieves the heaviness of history and makes it easier for readers to immerse themselves in the story. At the same time, the author also cleverly uses the clue of food to show the important information of the decision-makers of the Han Dynasty and the important turning points that changed the territory of the Han Dynasty, allowing people to appreciate the magnificent history while tasting delicious food.
Food novels are the shell, and mystery novels are the core. The male protagonist has pure love for food and lovers, which is the most pure. The heroine is also consistent, a simple and lovely ethnic minority girl. After reading "Chang'an's Lychees", I felt equally wonderful when I read this book again.
