The irreverent version:
In an age full of talented people, finding a job isn't easy. Martial arts? He can't fight. Literary talent? Nothing special. The only thing he has going for him is a few clever tricks.
He hears that General Shenwei needs a strategist, so he goes to apply, hoping to earn enough to get by. Who knew being a strategist would be so hard? He thought the general had nothing but brute strength, which would make a strategist like him indispensable. But the general isn't just brave without brains. He's skilled in both civil and military affairs, and has a belly full of schemes. With a general like that, what does he need a strategist for?
"Why did you keep me around back then? I clearly wasn't any use to you," he grumbles.
"How could you be useless? Your general here may be a match for anyone in both letters and arms, but I'm still missing someone to share my pillow..."
(A story about a scheming general and a strategist who seems pretty clever.)
The serious version:
The legitimate son of the Minister of Rites is both talented and handsome. He has no desire to bring glory to his ancestors or pursue an official career, and willingly becomes the Crown Prince's personal attendant. He serves in that role for a full twenty years.
At night, he submits to the Crown Prince's desires; by day, he offers counsel and makes plans. The Crown Prince becomes the wise emperor praised throughout the Jing Dynasty, while he, at the age of thirty-six, dies at the Meridian Gate, branded a sycophant. He isn't even granted the slightest shred of dignity at the end.
Reborn at sixteen. His father has yet to be implicated by his outrageous conduct, and his mother has yet to die of sorrow. Everything can still begin again.
Before he has the strength to stand on his own, he keeps a low profile. He stays far from court and the imperial family, serving as a strategist by General Shenwei's side. Who knew that once he started, he would stay there for the rest of his life.
Why did Xiang Lin die? It should be Xiang Xun and his mother who died
Dear, dear, when will you update???? I have been waiting for an eternity. QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ QAQ
Well, I don't want to pour cold water on it, what are you going to write in these chapters? It's bland and tasteless, with no ups and downs at all. It's really... Alas, the concept is okay, but the writing is a little weak. I'm sorry, I had high expectations after seeing the rebirth earlier, but I didn't expect it to be like this.
Zhen Huan, meet again. Hello hello!
Wherever the clouds go, look for where they came from. Author, the first four chapters are not too long even if you put them together. Each chapter is as short as a sticky note. What do you think?
Come on, author, don't give up. Is there any past life extra? Want to see it very much
When will there be an update? Why haven't you seen an update after waiting for a long time? My heart is about to break waiting (biting handkerchief)
It's very nice, I like it. I hope it can be updated soon. . .
Step by step towards the expedition... Why do I feel that I am still far away from the expedition?
I feel that Lou Huanzhi's evil side is not shown at all, and he looks more like a loyal dog.