Near the end of the Southern Ming, Zhang Qi, a night scout, awakens at the very moment the Battle of Mopanshan begins, but he has little time to spare.
Can he change the outcome of the Battle of Mopanshan on his own, and in turn alter the Southern Ming’s fate, which hangs by a thread?
A mysterious jade pendant shaped like a phoenix’s head, said to have been left behind by Yu the Great, comes with him. They say that finding the other pendant, shaped like a dragon’s head, will bring great power. Can he find it? And what will happen when he does?
No matter who wins the Battle of Mopanshan, trying to save the collapsing Southern Ming is a fool’s dream. Under ordinary circumstances, neither Li Dingguo nor Zheng Chenggong could do it, let alone the Thirteen Families of Kuidong or Zhang Huangyan.
In such circumstances, what can Zhang Qi, a mere Southern Ming foot soldier, accomplish?
Besides, the Age of Exploration has begun. The author clearly has no intention of making this story solely about the struggle with the Manchus for control of China.
The remnants of the Ming have three choices: head south into Burma and conquer it, ushering in a Southern Ming Age of Exploration; embark on a Long March to join forces with the Thirteen Families of Kuidong and fight the Manchus to the death; or head south into Annam to establish contact with Zheng Chenggong, though their fate would remain uncertain.
What will Zhang Qi do?
War, treasure hunting, farming, and sailing: all kinds of legends are about to unfold.
The struggle of little people in a big era. The protagonist will be injured, make mistakes, and be confused, but he will not give up! It's not an absolutely cool article, it doesn't have that sloppy game mentality, it just has a bit too much background introduction.
The details are very rich and the historical knowledge is solid. It is worth reading.
Somewhat taken for granted,
It's okay, the angle is quite special, and then I don't engage in emotional affairs and focus on my career.