
Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty
大明:让你上吊,没让你重建大明
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- Completed
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- 3.0M Words
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- Historical
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- Historical & Ancient
- Updated
- 4mo ago
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- I, Chongzhen, Will Never Hang Myself我崇祯绝不上吊Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's really good. A truly conscientious author. When I read Jin Yong's *The Sword Stained with Royal Blood* before, I genuinely thought the chubby-cheeked character was a hero and Mao Wenlong a treacherous minister. After the author's explanation, I realized my understanding was wrong. Thank you for this work. I've always felt that Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty was quite wronged.
This novel can be read as a historical document. It doesn't feature the mindless action of a typical wish-fulfillment story where characters sweep across the world. Instead, it's a story that incorporates historical materials and the context of the time. I was so lucky to find this book on Tomato Bookstore!
Keep it up, author! To be honest, this is arguably the most insightful book I've read since the Ming Dynasty. In a novel market dominated by mindless wish-fulfillment stories, it's truly rare to find someone like this author who has dedicated themselves to writing a historical novel with such dedication (the writing is clear, well-structured, and based on verifiable facts—highly commendable). Five-star review! Hope the author continues their efforts!
The plot is not offensive, the logic is sound, so you can consume it with confidence. In the new city, a minister used a modern notation when reporting land acreage. I think this was probably to make it easier for readers to understand, or perhaps the author simply didn't notice, but it's harmless. I hope the author works as hard as the donkeys in the production team!
Overall, it is one of the best novels from the late Ming Dynasty. Its control over human nature, tight plot and development are impeccable. The only minor flaw is that some parts are deliberately sentimental.
This book is very much to my liking. I enjoy reading about the late Ming Dynasty, though, as the author says, there are some regrets in my heart. From the author's book, I learned about the deeds of many people I had never read before. Perhaps I would have forgotten them after reading them, but the soul of China has become more vivid in my heart. I pay tribute to the ancestors who have forged the soul of China from ancient times to the present.
This is a very passionate book, and it's incredibly well-researched with meticulous detail. Even better, it includes illustrations – a picture is worth a thousand words! While the writing style is only above average, the overall concept and writing are absolutely top-notch. As a seasoned bookworm, I highly recommend it.
The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people. Throughout history, there are countless true heroes unknown to us, whose deeds are worthy of praise and tears, sacrificing their lives for their country. I thank the author for allowing me to learn about them; this is a truly worthwhile book to read attentively.
This should be considered a history book, but it delves quite a bit into the history of the Ming Dynasty. Those not interested in that area will likely find it difficult to read. The author clearly put a lot of effort into the book, researching extensively, resulting in solid content. The logic is clear, and this dedication to writing deserves high praise.
A hardcore time-travel historical web novel! It's way better than mindless wish-fulfillment novels! It possesses the spirit of a high-quality bestseller: bold fiction, realistic details! This may only be eight words, but very few can truly achieve it. Judging by this standard, the quality of works on Tomato Books is immediately apparent.