The Story of Shaolin Wuchen [Prequel to the Sweeping Monk]

Taking the turbulent times from the late Five Dynasties to the early Song Dynasty as the background, it abandons the fantasy and cool writing routines, and uses a calm and restrained writing style to slowly unfold a true and profound story of the rivers, lakes, and the past of the family and country. The story focuses on the protagonist Su Yichen's half-life ups and downs: from an ordinary young man who was ignorant of survival in troubled times, to being involved in the whirlpool of power disputes and turmoil in the world, and growing up step by step amid the turmoil of his country and personal grievances. There is no cheating counterattack here, only down-to-earth experience, unforgettable loss and transformation of character. The work closely follows the historical context of the early Song Dynasty, weaving into the main line the wars on the border between Song and Liao, the undercurrent of the power struggle in the court, and the entanglement of Jianghu forces. Lin Jing's staying together, Ouyang Ning (Yun Shang)'s entanglement, and the friendship between brothers are all restrained and touching. The conspiracy is laid out layer by layer. In the slow-paced narrative, the chivalrous tenderness of the troubled world is outlined, and the heavy background of the torrent of the times is also deposited. It is suitable for readers who prefer to savor the protagonist's growth arc and who love realistic martial arts and historical charm - reading it is like drinking old wine, and the more you taste it, the more mellow it becomes. When the storm cleared, he lost all his splendor and hid in the ancient Shaolin temple, sweeping the floor with a broom, regardless of his past. The world only knows the silent old monk in front of the Sutra Pavilion, but no one knows what kind of mountains and rivers he has traveled.