I, Zhu Shiba, the Co-Ruling Prince of the Great Ming

Although I don't like stories where the protagonist hides their identity for so long, this book is truly excellent. While the identity is concealed, there are no mindless trolls or conspiracies. The killing of Lady Lü is decisive, and the protagonist is warm and genuinely kind, not a sycophant. Despite not knowing the protagonist's true identity, he wholeheartedly helps his family, Old Zhu.

The writing is alright, the plot is a bit cliché, but it's still acceptable. Regarding military reforms, adding a Marine Corps would be helpful, to establish beachheads for army landings. Also, with large ships at their disposal, priority should be given to upgrading the Guangdong Navy's equipment to defend against the Franks. This would allow them to explore the possible bases of the mastermind within Vietnam.

The plot is captivating and really good.

The plot may not be as dramatic as most people imagine, being relatively smooth, but it's written very solidly and with great detail, as if it truly existed somewhere. The protagonist's early concealment of his identity might be agonizing for the reader, but it suits the protagonist perfectly, because his personality dictates that he doesn't struggle with whether or not to reveal the relationship.

The writing is fluent and quite enjoyable. However, the author could perhaps speed up the pacing; many everyday descriptions are rather bland and might deter readers. While the overall rhythm is relatively tight, it feels slightly drawn out. These flaws don't detract from the overall quality, and hopefully the pacing will be more robust later on.

The author's understanding is insufficient, and their knowledge base is rather limited. They were probably too lazy to verify information or didn't do thorough research. There are also some errors in sentence structure and vocabulary, and some parts are awkward. Overall, the concept is good, but the lack of knowledge and understanding limits the expressive ability.

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It's well-organized and has a steady pace, making it easy to keep watching.

Overall, the story leans more towards slice-of-life themes. While the author's understanding of industrial development is somewhat lacking, the direction and approach are correct. This is likely due to insufficient experience and professional knowledge, but the writing style and narrative pacing effectively compensate for these shortcomings, preventing them from becoming overly prominent.

Sure, I don't like watching those time-traveling dramas about emperors from different dynasties; there are too many of them. This is the only good one. Not bad