Great Ming: From the Start, I Cut Zhu Yunwen Off from the Throne
大明：开局断绝朱允炆帝王路
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- Great Ming: From the Start, I Mistake Zhu Yuanzhang for an Easy Mark大明：开局错把朱元璋当肥羊Alternate title on Fanqie
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The protagonist is an extreme nationalist, which suits my taste perfectly. Aside from some minor flaws like incorrect word choice regarding geographical locations and historical allusions, it's pretty good and doesn't have any major flaws. It's worth reading.
I love the Zhu family of three, their harmonious and happy appearance. I hope Empress Ma and Biao'er can spend more time with Chongba. Zhu Di's decision to launch the Jingnan Campaign was also out of necessity, but who can say it wasn't premeditated? However, I truly despise Yao Guangxiao; his schemes and tricks are hard to convince later generations. Zhu Biao, as the crown prince, was the rightful and legitimate heir.
This time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty is excellent; I highly recommend it. I've read quite a few Ming Dynasty novels, and this one hits the nail on the head. Plus, there's no female lead or a Virgin Mary. It's a truly great book, it's just that the author isn't famous yet. Don't miss it! Highly recommended, fellow book lovers.
The author is amazing! Their writing is truly exceptional; it left me wanting more. I read it all in one go, so satisfying! But if it's just pure enjoyment without any breaks, wouldn't it feel a bit too rushed? Perhaps adding some other plot elements after a climax, like a romance, or giving the reader a break next Sunday? That kind of transition would feel better.
This review is inaccurate, as it's not finished yet; I'll just share my impressions. First, the author must have researched relevant materials, and some key points are handled well. However, it's probably not as precise as a history buff's work, but so far there are no major errors, and the somewhat vague approach is fine.
When reading historical time-travel novels, some authors always give the protagonist a lot of privileges, making him incredibly powerful, which is completely unrealistic. However, this book is still pretty good. I quite like the protagonist's ruthlessness, intelligence, and patriotism.
I admire this kind of personality. Those who don't wear Chinese clothing, don't learn Chinese culture, are of a foreign race and not Chinese. They can't be modern-day citizens. Like Song Dynasty officials and Ming Dynasty merchants, we are just another page in history books, a helpless chapter in the annals of our lives.
Keep it up, author! You write very well. I've read over a dozen Ming Dynasty novels on various platforms, and yours is especially to my liking. Please keep it up! If you get stuck later, you can refer to other well-written ones and combine them with your own inspiration.
I've finished reading dozens of chapters, and it's really good. 🙂 It's just too short. A few chapters a day, and after a while, I don't know when I'll be able to come back and continue reading. Keep it up!
Kudos to the author for three key viewpoints! Cheers to the author's brilliant time-travel story!