The Heroic Tale of Chenqiao's Past

This book depicts Zhao Kuangyin's rise to prominence in his youth, before he ascended the throne, and portrays him as a vivid, larger-than-life hero of the common people. He embodies the ideals of the citizen class: bold and forthright, willing to take responsibility for his actions, standing up for the weak and punishing the powerful, and championing justice. He is also loyal, true to his word, and deeply committed to righteousness. He values honor above life itself. When he escorts Jingniang a thousand miles, he is unmoved by her beauty and protects her, keeping his solemn promise. He is also an ordinary man of flesh and blood, who can drink and sing with abandon, yet grow indignant over the hardships of the common people. This allows him to win hearts amid the chaos of war and ultimately be crowned emperor, revealing a monarch's charisma rooted in the common folk.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.