From Peasant to Court Official
朝为田舍郎
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- Completed
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- 2.3M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Jin-Sui-Tang Dynasties
- Updated
- 4y ago
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Let's conduct a public opinion poll. Is the cover ugly? Should we change it?
I'm truly impressed by the writing. The descriptions of the characters' expressions are incredibly vivid, and the story flows smoothly and coherently. It's truly a great book in the historical genre.
To be honest, the author's writing is still excellent, and the early plot flowed smoothly, but the recent plot has become really toxic. If someone like Song Gengsheng is unsuitable for officialdom, then why not just stop him from being an official? Why insist on upholding his ideals and making Gu Qing work so hard for them?
Good books shouldn't be forgotten. The author's historical fiction has always been my favorite, and I hope it continues to be so!
Hey old rascal, you've finally released a new book? How many years has it been? I've been waiting for it day after day, month after month, year after year, and finally my wish has come true. When it's released, I'll support you and do my part.
The advantages of the Jiedushi system are actually quite obvious. In some areas, the people even supported the Jiedushi, and the number of victories the Jiedushi achieved in foreign wars was actually quite high.
The military system in ancient China underwent several changes. After the collapse of the Han Dynasty, the military system of the Qin and Han Dynasties could no longer be sustained (because the Qin and Han Dynasties could only have a universal military system for the whole population if they had strong basic management and mobilization capabilities).
Since the book is titled "A Humble Farmer in the Morning," let's start a poetry relay (any word ending in the same character is acceptable)! Great Gargamel, please feature this post!
It's truly toxic. The male supporting character is a pedantic and stubborn fool. The male lead forces him to become a county magistrate, but even knowing it will bring the male lead to his death, he still insists on fighting against the powerful. The female lead even protects him closely, and the male lead runs back from Chang'an to face life and death together. Is this the affectation of artsy types, a mirror reflecting their inner thoughts?
Li Longji was an absolute tyrant who overthrew Wu Zhou, making him the greatest ruler of all time.
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