What choice does the peerless beauty Shi Yuegu make between the handsome man Ding Xin, the rich young man Zhu Meng and the prince Zhao Huan? How did Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty make decisions on major issues such as his fascination with calligraphy and painting, flower and stone outlines, alchemy, construction of the royal garden Genyue, and the alliance with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty? How did Song Qinzong handle major events such as defending Bianjing, signing a peace treaty, and escorting the Northern Kingdom? With its twists and turns of the plot, vivid characters, and touching life details, this novel profoundly reveals the historical inevitability that the extravagant and lustful royal life brought about the disgrace of Jingkang. It reiterates the philosophy of life of "born in sorrow and dying in happiness" and "success comes from diligence and frugality, failure comes from luxury". Especially in a series of life-critical plot entanglements such as the Battle of Bianjing, the Snowy Escort Road, and the Dream of the Five Kingdoms City, this novel starts from exploring the subtle changes in the characters' souls, and enthusiastically praises the noble feelings of Ding Xin, Shi Yuegu, Wu Dage, Hua Xiangrong and others who "do not dare to forget about their country despite their humble status"! At the same time, at the critical juncture of historical turning point,...
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