In Search of the Tang Dynasty

The author has written numerous novels set in feudal dynasties, using entirely modern thinking to write ancient stories. Personally, I feel there's been no progress whatsoever. The portrayal of ancient hierarchical systems, power dynamics, kinship, and love is utterly indescribable; they're all formulaic, soulless, parroting others, lacking any originality or highlights.

It feels like the protagonist is from another world; the original owner of that body must have died from a serious illness he had as a child.

I dislike the appearance of firearms and plots that contradict the development of civilization.

The part where the protagonist protects Chen Changping and his brothers really disgusted me. The author kept emphasizing the protagonist's cold-bloodedness, but in the plot, he's just a saint. Why protect several rebel leaders, claiming it's to mitigate losses? Please, the Tang Dynasty wasn't even over yet! How could you be so blatant?

So many readers are saying the author is wrong in this and wrong in that way. I think they're all crazy. I just feel the plot is progressing very well, and I've been reading it the whole time. I really like the protagonist, and if you want to read a brainless, fast-paced story, you'll find it here. Stop spouting nonsense. Support the author!

To be honest, the author's new work is quite disappointing. The protagonist, Li Ze, is neither good at literature nor martial arts. He's incapable of strategizing or fighting on the battlefield, and he's practically powerless. In the novel, after his first tactical plan is rejected by his subordinates, he decides to abandon tactical planning and focus solely on strategic arrangements.

Let me give you a heads-up: judging from the current situation, the protagonist is quite "pretentious," sometimes to the point of being annoying. Hopefully, the later episodes won't feature melodramatic plots like "assisting one's father or elder brother," "giving way to one's father or elder brother," or "giving up one's position to one's brothers."

I've been reading online novels for years, and I don't know how a popular author could offend a bunch of flies who are buzzing around every day. I've never seen any other author receive such treatment!

I liked the book at first, but why is the protagonist's personality so toxic? The initial portrayal of him as decisive in killing and emotionally detached—what a joke! He becomes melodramatic at crucial moments, complaining about the trouble of killing. It's completely different from the character developed earlier. I felt like I was being fed poison all afternoon, and this is the first time I've felt this way and I have to vent. I can't take it anymore; it's too toxic.

Actually, most people read novels to relieve stress and find a sense of pleasure and enjoyment that they can't get in real life. If the author continues writing like this, the popularity built up by his previous books will probably all disappear. Sigh, I'm almost at my breaking point too. I'll either drop this book or read a pirated copy.