At the wedding banquet of landlord's son Shen Qingwu and Wang Xueying, the hall is packed with guests and the wine flows freely. But the joyous occasion is abruptly disrupted when the local security corps barges in, turning the wedding into a day of terror. By a stroke of misfortune that proves to be a blessing, he ends up as a town chief in the Republic of China era. Once in power, he sincerely works for the welfare of his neighbors, only to be falsely accused of being a Communist sympathizer and thrown in prison.
In prison, he meets a genuine Communist and glimpses a faint light of faith in the darkness. When the War of Resistance breaks out and the Nationalists and Communists form an alliance, he is released. He takes the lead in forming a self-defense force, determined to protect the local people, but once again provokes the powerful. His force is crushed by overwhelming troops, and he is ultimately driven from his home and forced to flee for his life, resolutely joining the revolutionary struggle.
As the chaos of war surges like a flood, he and his wife gaze across mountains and rivers, parted in grief. Can Shen Qingwu, driven from his home, survive the flames of war and remain true to his beliefs? How will Wang Xueying, holding fast to her homeland with their daughter Nianhe, struggle to survive amid clan feuds and the ravages of war? When will this couple, torn apart by their times, and their battered family finally reunite across thousands of miles?
Grounded in real historical events from the Republic of China era, the novel brings to life the turbulent fortunes of Shen Qingwu and his family with vivid, weighty prose. It portrays the struggles and resilience of ordinary people under the burden of war and oppression, while also reflecting the sweeping years of resistance against Japan and revolution. Every page weaves together love of home and country with the texture of everyday life, in a story full of suspense and lasting resonance.
At the time of writing this book review, "The Green World in Troubled Times" has been updated with more than 200 chapters and 700,000 words. The idea of writing this novel actually sprouted very early. When I was a child, I heard the stories of my grandparents, which were somewhat legendary and made me feel "bloody" - for example, a young man from an aristocratic family was forced to take office, he was convicted and imprisoned for not being greedy or possessive, and he met a true comrade in prison and became a true Communist Party. Later, seeing that the juniors were quite promising, I mobilized them to write, but in the end I didn't wait until they started writing. I had just enough free time in the past two years, and with the encouragement of my wife, I finally made up my mind to try it myself. At first, I even thought about making the story more "dramatic". But when I really set my mind to read the historical materials and understand the real history of that era, the shock in my heart was far beyond the legend. I began to understand that the doubts I had when I was a child needed to be answered. The choices and perseverance of our ancestors in troubled times were far more powerful than fictional plots. I became in awe. I am afraid that if I write poorly, I will insult my ancestors; I am afraid that if the description is inaccurate, I will let down that period of history. Therefore, I created it carefully, trying to make the plot as close to historical facts as possible and the characters to be true to the times. Many characters in the novel are fictional, but many people in it, such as Lao Zhou, Fang Mingzhou, Commissioner Gu, Lao Zhang, Lao Ren, Xiang Shunjin, Dawa, Batu, etc., All have prototypes in history. Of course, the main characters in the book, Shen Qingwu, Wang Xueying, Shen Qinghe, Nianhe, and Nianze who will appear soon, are all my closest relatives. Nowadays, I don't have many readers, but I feel very satisfied. Because as I write this, I know in my heart that this dream of mine can basically be completed, and the completed part is a good "rough blank" - it has a solid skeleton, moving parts, and a background that can withstand the scrutiny of the times. I believe that if we can meet a more skilled author or team to refine these materials, it has the potential to go on to a bigger stage, and even be adapted into film and television works, so that more people can see the people and things during those war years. I write it down, not for anything else, but for the original intention and respect, and also for the deep longing for the deceased relatives.
Reading this book "The Green Grass in Troubled Times" made my heart heavy. It was too difficult for ordinary people in the troubled times of the Republic of China. Shen Qingwu originally planned happy events, but his fate was severely pushed away by the times. He only wanted to benefit the village, but he was wronged and suffered. The couple was separated by the flames of war. There is no sense of suspension, and it is full of the struggles of small people. The righteousness of the family and the country are mixed with the concerns of the children. The characters are vivid and the story is very immersive. After reading it, I couldn't put it down for a long time. Good books and articles are worth pursuing, please keep updating👍[Add one to bookshelf]
This book is excellent and unforgettable. The author writes well and uses it freely. He is honest, persistent and on the right track. The plot of this book is generous, the language is extremely comfortable, and the characters are vivid and lifelike. Highly recommend five stars, keep watching for a long time!