A Humorous Take on Zizhi Tongjian: The Northern and Southern Dynasties

The creation of this historical novel is amazing. Its exquisite writing style and rich historical details bring readers into a vivid background of the era. The stories of the Southern and Northern Dynasties are written with ups and downs of plots and vivid and three-dimensional characters, making people feel as if they are immersed in the story and feel the weight and vicissitudes of history. The author's deep understanding and unique insights into history make this work not only of literary value, but also a masterpiece of educational significance. Whether it is the advancement of the plot or the creation of characters, they all demonstrate the author's superb writing skills and profound cultural heritage. I gave you a five-star review [Admiration] I must give it a five-star recommendation [Admiration] [Love]

In my mind, I almost only remember the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the history after the Three Kingdoms, but I ignore the 170 years in between, the Northern and Southern Dynasties. And "Laughing and Talking about Zizhi Tongjian: The Northern and Southern Dynasties" is like a key, opening the door to this history that has been dusted by time. This book breaks away from the routine of "drama" and anchors the narrative in a grand historical context, from Tuoba Tao's unification of the north to Emperor Xiaowen's sinicization reform, from the change of power in the Southern Dynasties to the confrontation between the north and south power. It clearly outlines the pulse of the times of "the blending of Hu and Han, and the communication between north and south", and also allows people to understand why this period became the cornerstone of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The author also puts well-known figures such as Hua Mulan, Empress Dowager Feng, and Zu Chongzhi back into their respective eras, making historical figures vivid and three-dimensional. What is commendable is that the language of this book is witty and humorous, interspersed with modern metaphors that fit the historical context. It is not awkward to read, but rather enjoyable. The author uses official history as his bones, unofficial history as his flesh, and reasonable imagination based on limited historical materials. He not only restores the passion of battlefield fighting and the excitement of strategic duels, but also does not avoid the blood and cruelty of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, allowing readers to truly feel the weight and complexity of history. This is not only a popular historical novel, but also an immersive journey through the Northern and Southern Dynasties. After reading it, I discovered that this neglected history is no less exciting than the Three Kingdoms. I must give it five stars! I've been reading it, it's very interesting 😍

The writing style is interesting, in-depth and solid. The historical stories are based on reasonable imagination, humorous and in line with the historical background and customs of the time. This is a passionate novel, with both men fighting on the battlefield and strategic duels. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, there was a trend of great ethnic integration in society. For example, the reforms of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty further accelerated the pace of the sinicization of ethnic minorities. Through the blending of the Hu and Han Dynasties and the connection between the North and the South, a unified multi-ethnic country was reborn, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. There were many influential figures in this period, including Hua Mulan, King Lanling, Gao Huan, Yang Jian, and Queen Mother Feng. Let's see how they perform! Where to leave and where to stay, where to expand imagination, and where to speculate appropriately, it is really painstaking. [Laughing][laughing][laughing][laughing]

The author's historical knowledge is very rich, and the author writes the story more excitingly and humorously. The characters are vividly depicted, which makes the history more interesting, and the reading is full of passion and touching. Highly recommended. A very nice historical novel, it received a five-star rating.

The novel is arranged in chronological chapters, connecting core historical events such as the founding of the Southern Liang Dynasty, the clan disputes in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the military confrontation between the North and the South. From Xiao Yanchan's founding of the Liang Dynasty and Yuan Ke's regime change in the Northern Wei Dynasty, to the military game of Zhongli's offensive and defensive battles and the Battle of Yiyang, to the court intrigues of Gao Zhao's dictatorship and clan fratricide, it all strictly follows the core historical factual framework of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian". What's even more rare is that the author did not stop at a simple retelling of historical events, but supplemented the details of official historical sketches such as "Yuan Xie was forced to drink poisonous wine" and "Gao Ying killed his son to fight for favor", and restored the scenes of historical fragments such as "Xiao Hong abandoned the army on a rainy night" and "Shen Yue was frightened by his thin waist", allowing the fragmented historical materials to form a complete narrative chain, retaining "the excavation of Longmen Grottoes", "the setting of six towns" and "ethnic integration" The seriousness of key historical nodes also fills the gaps in the official historical narrative, making the logical context of the historical process clearer and perceptible.

It is indeed not easy to write history beautifully. The author's writing is smooth and delicate, and the story is wonderful. Five-star praise. My favorite novel [like][like][like][like]

The author is a person who understands history very well. He combines historical stories with his own imagination to write more exciting and beautiful stories. The author has great literary talent, the characters are lifelike, and the content setting is unique. It is worth recommending. Five-star praise [Love]

Personally, I think the biggest advantage of this novel is that it can make boring historical materials "alive" while respecting the historical framework. The novel is based on "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", but it does not pile up the obscurity of classical Chinese historical materials, but uses popular and vivid writing to unfold a vivid picture of troubled times. You can see Gao Zhao turning things upside down in the court, framing the treacherous faces of Yuan Xiang, Yuan Xie and other clans; you can also witness the peak showdown of Wei Rui, Yang Dayan, Cao Jingzong and other famous generals at the gate of Zhongli. The chicness of white-robed Chen Qingzhi and the persistence of Wang Yuanying of Zhongshan are all three-dimensional and palpable between the lines. Those seemingly complicated machinations and plots - Xiao Yan's alienation scheme and Yuan Ying's mind-attacking tactics are broken down into interlocking plots, which are both brain-burning and enjoyable to read, without the heaviness of historical books.

This is a particularly beautiful historical novel, with precise character settings and well-written emotional lines.

The story is well written, not only interesting, but also thoughtful and thoughtful. Five-star praise (՞ਊ՞)👍 This historical novel is amazing, with ups and downs of the plot, vivid characters, and vivid and fluent language. It is hard to put down after reading it. Five-star praise❤️[Adoration]