[Prequel to Kang Ci] (Film and TV Series Fan) Suzaku Xuanwu

Note before viewing: This article only discusses the image of Li Shimin in the TV series "Battle of Xuanwumen". It will not confuse or discredit the historical Tang Taizong. Friends who like Li Shimin in history should not be concerned. If you really feel uncomfortable with it, please block it. This article stems from many emotions after watching the show. At first, I watched it because of the emotional connection between Li Shimin and Qin Xixi, but I still couldn't get enough of this couple. The screenwriter tried to use the entanglement between the two to portray Li Shimin's inner conflict between lust and power. However, looking at the whole story, the character's focus is entirely on the cold calculation of power, and love is just a tool for him to seek power. I don't deny that Li Shimin was moved for a moment when he first met Qin Xixi, but this good impression only stopped at lust and never rose to true admiration. This is very different from Yang Kang's feelings for Mu Nianci. Regardless of the original work or the film adaptation, Yang Kang, despite all his tricks and misdeeds, was devoted to Mu Nianci and was willing to risk his life for her, even if he did not hesitate to kill Ouyang Ke, regardless of the consequences of his own death. This unreserved preference gave the character a touching warmth. On the other hand, Li Shimin in the play is full of manipulation in his emotions. He used his intimacy with Xixi to sting Jiang Feng, making him feel deeply guilty for neglecting his lover; he also used the prince's kidnapping of Xixi to spread rumors and discredit Li Jiancheng's character; even if he put aside the reason for marrying Dou Zhaoyi, Xixi would not escape death in the end - Li Shimin wanted to use her death to intensify the conflict between Jiang Feng and the prince, thereby clearing all his plans and reaping the benefits. In the play, Li Shimin was completely reduced to a political machine, and his extreme utilitarian calculations left the audience with nothing but disgust and fear, and no sympathy at all. He is also a character with negative traits. Yang Kang has a pure love bond and a rich character that can make people feel pity. However, the Li Shimin portrayed in this drama is only unscrupulous and Machiavellian and has no human touch at all. Because of all the above, I selfishly attracted Li Shimin and Xue Jinlian. Firstly, I am a fan of Kang Ci CP, and Shimin Jinlian is from the Tang Dynasty, so I can imagine the bond in the past life; secondly, it is rumored on the Internet that the heroine of "Xue Dingshan's Conquest to the West" was originally planned to be Sister Panpan, but was eventually changed to Xue Jinlian, hoping to make up for her regret of being a leading heroine in ancient costumes; thirdly, Xue Jinlian is bold, independent, clear-headed, and weak, passive, Qin Xixi, who was destined to die tragically, was completely different. It was also reported that Sister Panpan was originally invited to participate in "Battle of Xuanwumen", but she unfortunately missed out due to the performance in Taiwan. As she often played chivalrous heroines, the original role was most likely to be Hong Fu Nu. Hong Fu Nu and Xue Jinlian are both rational and decisive female figures, and their temperaments are highly compatible. Finally, I do not accept the tragic ending of Qin Xixi being taken advantage of by her lover and dying. She should have had a stable and smooth life free from power and intrigue. Note: This article is a fanfic of the film and television series, not a historical fanfic! But I will respect the emotions of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun in history. The two will definitely end up as a couple who share the same mind and share the same goals! Purpose: To complete three lives and three lives for Miao Kang Panci