This story takes place during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907-960), specifically at the time of the transition between the Later Liang and the Later Tang (around 920). The world was in chaos, warlords were separatist, and political power changed frequently.
Protagonist's modern identity: Special Forces Captain, history buff
Time travel identity: Chen Zhao, a young man from Houliangbian Town, whose father died in battle and was ostracized by his colleagues
Personality: Calm and decisive, emphasizing friendship, having a bottom line but not being pedantic
Core competencies: modern tactical thinking, military training methods, management skills
Growth arc: from "just want to live" to "must take power to change the troubled world"
The chaos in the world is not caused by war, but by the chaos of people's hearts.
The Son of Heaven is the one who has strong soldiers and horses;
In the head of Guizhou, those who cut fish and meat will be safe.
A martial artist, he served as a farmer in the morning and ascended to the emperor's hall in the evening;
Yesterday we were guests, today we are prisoners.
In the past fifty years, eight people have changed their surnames, fourteen have become emperors, and those who have changed their surnames are invincible.
Benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom are all given to the broken halberd and sinking into the sand;
Loyalty, integrity and shame are all thrown into the water.
But——
Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs;
When heroes take advantage of time, Kyushu is used as a chess game.
Chen Zhao, a soul that does not belong to this era, fell into the most dangerous game of chess in the darkest night.
Reader comments
A magnificent epic of troubled times
This book takes the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms as the stage, and tells the legend of a modern soul who traveled through time and became a downtrodden general, starting from twelve remnant soldiers, and working hard step by step to become the world's leader. The author has a deep understanding of the historical texture, and skillfully integrates modern systems, military thinking and ancient elegant writing styles to create a founding hero who cares about the common people and respects the hearts of the people. The war scenes are grand and ingenious, the details of the country's governance are solid and not suspended, and the characters are vivid and full. The language of white and white has both classical charm and smoothness. It can be called an excellent work of Machiavellian writing that travels through history. It's a hearty read, and the aftertaste is even more lingering when I close the book.
A magnificent epic of troubled times This book takes the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms as the stage, and tells the legend of a modern soul who traveled through time and became a downtrodden general, starting from twelve remnant soldiers, and working hard step by step to become the world's leader. The author has a deep understanding of the historical texture, and skillfully integrates modern systems, military thinking and ancient elegant writing styles to create a founding hero who cares about the common people and respects the hearts of the people. The war scenes are grand and ingenious, the details of the country's governance are solid and not suspended, and the characters are vivid and full. The language of white and white has both classical charm and smoothness. It can be called an excellent work of Machiavellian writing that travels through history. It's a hearty read, and the aftertaste is even more lingering when I close the book.