
Xu Chu in the Late Han: I Seize the Southeast from the Start
汉末许褚:开局坐断东南
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The Three Kingdoms is a good-looking movie with an attractive plot. It's the first time I watched the main character Xu Chu. I read more than a hundred chapters in one go. The subsequent scenes are grand and the plot is exciting. It's really good.
This should be a masterpiece with a score of 9 or above. I have read no less than 5 Three Kingdoms novels. The writing is sonorous and powerful, the narrative is light and easy, the foundation is solid, and some of the words are very passionate and very beautiful. There are a few typos, not many but it's really uncomfortable. Maybe the author didn't pay attention when writing, but it still needs to be improved [awkward laugh]
I like that it has written the most realistic version of the Three Kingdoms, and made a fair and objective evaluation of various generals and counselors without deliberately beautifying or defaming it. It can be seen that the author also likes the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period very much, and has a certain understanding of each character. Very well written. If you really like the story of this period of the Three Kingdoms, this book must be your first choice. If you like a single character, such as Guan Erye and Zhao Zilong, you can read those cool articles about traveling through the Three Kingdoms with a system. I have read countless Three Kingdoms stories, from all camps and forces, either deliberately beautifying a certain character or deliberately slandering a certain character. Really, there are all such articles now. If you want to write a historical article well, don't bring your own personal emotional opinions to deliberately denigrate or deliberately beautify. Unless it's someone like Qin Hui, you can slander him and no one will say anything. The author's writing is quite good. I originally wanted to read it later and give an evaluation. After reading the author's words in Chapter 86, I had some thoughts on the future direction of this book. You deserve it.
The image of Xu Chu, a reckless man, has been given a new vitality. The author does not portray him as a rude warrior in the traditional sense, but through delicate psychological description, shows a flesh-and-blood hero in troubled times. In front of Hulao Pass, when Xu Chu's calloused hands clenched his two halberds, readers could feel his inner sincerity towards the lord; when he drank alone and looked at the moon, he revealed his yearning for a peaceful and prosperous age. This kind of strong and soft brushstrokes makes a historical figure vividly appear on the page. The author's use of allusions to the Three Kingdoms is even more handy, handling the rivalry between Xu Chu and Dian Wei, and the encounters between emperors and ministers with Cao Cao, both in line with historical facts and full of dramatic tension. In particular, the plot of Xu Chu fighting to the death to protect his lord in the Battle of Wancheng not only demonstrated his bravery, but also implied a profound discussion of the values of loyalty. This ability to perfectly integrate historical reality and literary imagination is amazing. The author is very professional in this historical research. Every time you read his works, you can feel the rigor and enthusiasm flowing between the lines. The historical figures in his works seem to have stepped out of the yellowed pages, carrying the atmosphere and warmth of that era. Whether it is the power play of emperors and generals or the fireworks life of ordinary people in the city, he can restore it to life with delicate brushwork. His research never focuses on the surface, but digs deeply into the cause-and-effect context behind each historical event. Those details that had been buried by time shined brightly again after his rigorous research. Readers often lament that reading his words is like watching a carefully choreographed historical drama, which has both academic depth and narrative charm. What's even more rare is that he can always interpret ancient wisdom from a modern perspective, making the dusty history resonate wonderfully with the present. This collision of ideas across time and space is the most touching aspect of his works. Force.
Families! I really found a treasure! Who would have thought that Xu Chu would no longer be a tiger idiot who only knew how to be reckless! A modern social animal dressed as Xu Chu, with modern thinking and strategies, directly subverted my stereotype of Xu Chu from the Three Kingdoms. This setting of online IQ really shocked me! Then there is the description at the beginning, the powerless yet real sensory experience of being reborn as a baby. The writing is particularly graphic. The first chapter alone attracted me firmly, as if I had experienced this time-travel with the protagonist. There is also a rhythm of the plot, which is slow but not procrastinating. The process of farming, building connections, and recruiting talents is very solidly written. It is not the kind of routine where you have a golden finger and enjoy it all the way to the end. The protagonist lays out the southeast step by step and attracts talents who have been buried in history. Every time I see him achieve his small goals, I feel a special sense of accomplishment! Moreover, the author has a good grasp of the details of the Three Kingdoms. Whether it is the plot of the game of power or the plot of people's livelihood farming, it does not seem perfunctory, and it can be seen that it has been carefully considered. It has the excitement of the Three Kingdoms' struggle for hegemony, the thrill of the little guy's counterattack, and the touch of a bit of history that is hard to make up for. I sincerely recommend it to friends who like the Three Kingdoms travel story. You won't lose money if you invest in it! The writing is delicate and the author's historical knowledge is very solid~
The author wrote this book very well. 9 Points, this rating is just right. The reason why I couldn't reach a higher score was because I was still not rigorous enough. It looks like a single player game. Other noble families are a bit too stupid.
Not bad, not bad, haha, but the update is too slow. You can add some of the four ancient inventions to make it more exciting. Although it is a cliché about time travel, as long as the various small inventions are not too outrageous, the ratings will definitely go up. But don't use AI to fool us listeners. We can hear it. Occasionally, if you use too much, the ratings will drop.
The author's writing is very good, the characters are vividly drawn, and the key point is that the plot advancement is very reasonable.
I like it very much. It breaks away from the stereotyped combination, but is born out of the original historical figures. Each character is very realistic. The author is really serious about writing, and there are comments at the end of each one. It is really great. Come on, author, it is really high-quality. I wish you better and better [laughs]
Recommend a good book, it's very enjoyable to read and the writing is very good