“Little one, what’s your name?”
“This junior is Mao Jue. My father’s name is Mao Wenlong. By imperial favor, he was appointed General Who Subdues the Barbarians and tasked with guarding the islands of Dongjiang. He currently serves as Left Commander of the Left Military Governor’s Office and as the imperial commissioner and commander-in-chief for pacifying Liaodong, with authority to act as he sees fit.”
“Haha, you say your father is named Mao Wenlong. You don’t mean Mao Wenlong, the lord of Pi Island at the end of the Ming dynasty, do you?”
“Sir, do you know my father?”
Su Ming: ???
Business at the cotton clothing factory has been terrible. Su Ming was planning to file for bankruptcy after one last year, but then a little fellow showed up out of nowhere, claiming to be from the first year of the Chongzhen era of the Great Ming.
Not only that, the little fellow insists on taking him as his master. He begs him for advice, pleading with him to save his father, save the people, and save the world.
Since it’s the end of the Ming dynasty, Su Ming can’t just stand by…
But he’s just the second-generation owner of a factory with tens of millions in debt. How could he possibly do something that big?
Wait, one porcelain vase is worth ten million?
There’s as much Korean ginseng as he wants?
There are so many antiques they can’t transport them all?
All right, all right, I’ll take you on as my student. Just tell me what else your father wants!
Good read, please write more! It's rare to find a book about Mao Wenlong.
I give it full marks. It's not your typical mindless wish-fulfillment story. Its scope and theme are among the best in Tomato's works. I was worried the ending would be difficult, but the author delivered an ending that exceeded my expectations. Although it was a bit regrettable and rushed, it was very touching. Keep up the good work, author!
The beginning is so-so, but it gets better as it goes on. Minor flaws: the portrayal of Mao Jue from the Ming Dynasty is a bit lacking; he doesn't feel very three-dimensional. The group portraits are also just average. It has great potential.
I once read a version where the protagonist could travel through time. However, after the "Buddha first, demon later" plot began, the protagonist turned to the dark side, becoming a dark creature. He traveled to this world, established his dominance, and seized control. He trapped those he had helped in dark instances. After time rewinds, the script's executor prevents the protagonist from returning to this world. Good luck, author! Write a satisfying story!
The late Ming Dynasty was filled with too many regrets; Mao Wenlong was a turning point.
It's so good! I wish there were more side stories.
It's a great read! I learned a lot. The descriptions of the people and the court during the late Ming Dynasty are realistic, but at the same time, they also depict the satisfying blows dealt to the Later Jin, making the reader feel a great sense of anticipation for the Dongjiang Army and Pi Island. Keep up the good work, author!
Once you start reading, you won't want to put it down. The logic is meticulous, making you feel like you're right there in the story. The fusion and time travel between modern people and people from the late Ming Dynasty create an extraordinary tale of saving the world in the late Ming Dynasty—it's absolutely brilliant! Five stars!
It leaves you wanting more. On the surface, it's a super-powerful dual-transmigration story with a lot of overpowered abilities, but underneath it's a historical panorama about restoring order to order. You can tell the author has high aspirations; the story's tone is actually quite serious. However, writing this type of story with such overpowered abilities feels a bit out of place, but it doesn't detract from the fact that it's a good story overall.
The plot is concise, and neither side shows any inclination towards appeasement; it's a meaningful short story. 😎