Dream of the Red Chamber: Sweeping Across the World with Sword and Spear

Name: Dream of the Red Chamber: Sweeping Across the World with Sword and Spear
Author: Scruffy Little Star

红楼：金戈铁马横扫八方

by Scruffy Little Star (邋邋遢遢的星星)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.8M Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Historical High-Concept
Updated: 11mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

In the Great Qing Dynasty, two suns hang in the sky and five enemy tribes press at the borders. He carves a blood-soaked path through the world with his blade!

The year is 1374, the sixth year of the Zhizhi reign of Great Qing.

In the dynasty’s capital, Tianjing, the retired emperor Qingzhi and the new Emperor Qing rule together. Military power is divided between them, and undercurrents swirl through the court.

Meanwhile, the borders of Great Qing have already been engulfed in smoke and blood!

To the west, the tribes of Turpan watch like hungry tigers, while the Liao cavalry occupies the Western Regions;

To the north, the Mongols and Tatars tear at each other in endless bloodshed;

To the east, Later Jin sharpens its weapons and swears to seize Liaodong!

Five foreign peoples circle like savage beasts, waiting for Great Qing to show the slightest weakness so they can tear the realm apart!

The Ningguo Mansion, home of the Jia clan.

Jia Qiu was an illegitimate son of Jia Jing, abandoned among the common people. He grew up in poverty with his mother, Liang. After unexpectedly transmigrating into this world, he thought his life would be nothing but hardship and hoped only to survive.

Until… he killed a chicken.

The instant his blade fell, a surge of heat coursed through him and his strength began to boil!

By killing living creatures, he could seize their essence!

Slaughter chickens and dogs to strengthen his sinews and bones! Kill wolves and tigers to bolster his courage! Kill people… and claim their intelligence, bravery, and vitality, ascending step by step to the heavens!

And so

He took up his hunting bow and entered the mountains, killing beasts to gain their strength!

He joined the army and slew hardened soldiers, seizing the essence of his enemies!

He led his troops north beyond the Great Wall, marching over corpses!

Anyone who stood in his way was a source of provisions!

“The Five Barbarian Tribes are invading?”

“No problem, ”

“I, the commander-in-chief, am enough to stand against a million troops!”

Other names

Kill Enemies to Grow Stronger, Rising from Hundred-Captain to Duke of Liaoguo!杀敌就变强，从百户杀到辽国公！Alternate title on Fanqie

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Well written. It avoids excessive harem elements, incorporating the themes of family, country, and the complexities of human relationships (especially Daiyu's). The plot is relatively well-developed; it's not the typical overpowered protagonist returning to wreak havoc on the Jia family, nor does it feature a mindless maidservant. The protagonist guides the family members within reasonable bounds.
82 likes1y ago
A great book! While it has a few minor flaws and slight toxicity, it's excellent overall. I was deeply moved by the protagonist's unwavering loyalty. Some self-righteous people like to jump in and shout, "It's shameful for modern people to submit to the imperial power of another world!" I knew in a second that it was just another juvenile, delusional commentator barking.
36 likes1y ago
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35 likes1y ago
Well written. It uses the premise of Dream of the Red Chamber but has its own style. The main plot is clear, and it focuses on describing the story itself rather than just being led by a golden finger.
34 likes1y ago
It's very well written! Why is the score so low? I think it's quite excellent.
24 likes1y ago
"Tian Ge, looking back on my life... My greatest fortune was not ascending the throne, nor creating this so-called 'golden age'... But meeting you..." This line truly brought me to tears. This is one of the few books I've finished reading in all my years of reading Tomato's works, and this one resonated with me the most. Words cannot express the profound impact.
23 likes9mo ago
I must say, after reading many novels in the style of *Dream of the Red Chamber* and those about emperors and generals, reading this novel was truly amazing and refreshing. It possesses the characteristics of *Dream of the Red Chamber*—numerous characters without being cumbersome or chaotic—and also conveys a strong sense of patriotism and national pride.
18 likes1y ago
Excellent! Decisive and ruthless, without hesitation, wise and reasonable, with soaring spirit, upholding the greater good and personal interests, clearly distinguishing between master and servant, and unfettered by personal desires—this is the mark of a true man!
17 likes1y ago
The most outstanding aspect of this book is its description of the characters' actions, expressions, emotions, and psychology, especially in large-scale scenes, where it uses a group portrait approach (like Huang Taiji's final madness). This book is so perfect that it shows the author's reflections on his work are truly penetrating. This book is so perfect that you don't need to think about the writing style or the plot; it's a top-notch choice.
15 likes1y ago
Overall, the novel is quite enjoyable to read. I stayed up several nights reading it. It has a single female lead and is a classic lighthearted, enjoyable read. The descriptions and handling of the Jia family's story and affairs are very well done.
12 likes11mo ago