Raising the Han Dynasty

I know you, Guan Yu, are very strong, but I don't believe it. I think it's all just hype. Today, I'm going to challenge you to a duel... Holy crap, it's really that strong?! Help!

Map of Ling County and the three prefectures of Jingnan

It has the air of an ancient monarch. Basically, no other Three Kingdoms novel can write it this well and realistically. Other novels are either fighting or chasing women, lacking any depth. They make it seem like any random time traveler can become king in ancient times, a place where human life is cheap—is that even a joke? Keep up the good work, author! I admire you!

Good book. I read it all in one go, but it was over before I even reached the second chapter, so I had to start following along. Getting hooked too early is a real pain 😭. After reading so many stories of bloodshed and system novels, it's finally refreshing and not so tiring or frustrating. The writing is easier to read than in "Black Fu," and I didn't suffer from the feeling of being illiterate.

This book is very well written. Among the many Three Kingdoms novels, there are very few authors who write this type of book. It starts with how one becomes a famous scholar and then carefully follows the process to become a warlord vying for supremacy. It is a very attractive opening story that makes you want to keep reading. It is hard to find in other Three Kingdoms novels.

I thought there would be no more Three Kingdoms after the fall of the Han Dynasty. This book, though not well-known, truly amazed me.

It's very well written. Regardless of whether the protagonist is driven by self-interest, his actions truly embody the virtues of an ancient gentleman. His actions—cultivating the land to support guests, borrowing books to help his neighbors, and prioritizing reputation before seeking employment—are all very prudent approaches, and the pacing isn't too slow.

Based on the current trend, Liu Jing will control the four commanderies of Jingnan, and after Liu Biao dies, he will take control of Jingzhou. Then, he should follow Liu Bei's development path, unite with Eastern Wu to fight the Battle of Red Cliffs, and settle in Shu. However, this feels no different from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Regarding comments suggesting the novel isn't popular because the protagonist lacks famous subordinates, my personal opinion is that while the protagonist currently lacks famous subordinates, this lays the groundwork for future arrivals of notable figures like Zhuge Liang and Gan Ning. This is precisely the book's unique charm.

With the overthrow of the Han dynasty complete, should we now rebuild the Han dynasty? This kind of Three Kingdoms story, which discovers talent from the bottom up, is truly captivating when well-written. It even has a touch of the "Most Romantic" feel, but without the overly lengthy background information of the latter. A good book, keep it up!