From the Start, I Summon the Gentleman’s Sword

If you can't write political intrigue, don't force it. It'll give readers a headache. Can you even convince yourself of the plot?

To be honest, author, your plot twists are too naive. I recommend you check out Nuxiao's new book; his plot twists are the best I've read so far. From the grand scheme to the characters' inner thoughts, everything is well-written, especially the first few dozen chapters…

It's too drawn out. The protagonist lacks his own pace; despite being incredibly powerful, he insists on following others' rules. When he first returned to the country and faced an assassination attempt, he showed no resistance whatsoever. Asking him to assassinate all the princes and suspects—whether he succeeds or not is another matter—requires him to make his stance clear.

I came here because of the author's mention of political intrigue in the early stages, and considering the limited number of characters, I figured the political intrigue would be worth watching. Unfortunately, the flaws are too glaring. If it's about political intrigue, shouldn't everyone be gathered around the table, acting within certain rules?

Being assassinated every day, and you're a Grandmaster at the peak of the realm? Dude, besides the Grandmaster in the imperial palace, you're the most powerful. Can't you learn to assassinate others? You can't even write good intrigues and schemes. Why not just sweep through them? Why not kill off those princes in no time? Do you even have any feelings for them anymore? So naive.

An invincible character with the strength to easily sweep through everything is completely baffling. They're doing something utterly pointless, with arranged marriages and the woman wanting to elope. If you're going to write this slowly, don't focus on high-level combatants. Adding high-level characters while doing things that are weaker than them is incredibly boring.

Brother, I could tolerate even the most powerful Jia family, unless the Jia family member is the Empress's younger brother or something. But for a nephew or niece to be eyeing the wife of the Imperial Guard Commander all day long—do you know what kind of person can become the Emperor's Imperial Guard Commander? Only a close confidant, a true trusted aide.

Why spend so much time writing about taking in women one after another, without even capturing their unique characteristics? It's just dry descriptions of their appearances that you can forget as soon as you turn the page. If you don't have the skill, just skip the part about taking in women.

It seems like the author has changed. Earlier, the King of Xiliang was inclined to a marriage alliance with the Jin Dynasty, but later he's portrayed as having superior military strength and still wanting a marriage alliance with the Wusun. I couldn't stand it anymore and dropped the book.

I've read dozens of chapters, all filled with conspiracies and intrigues, written like children playing house. Both the good guys and bad guys are brainless; it's incredibly awkward to read! A spoiled brat dares to repeatedly abduct the wife of the Imperial Guard Commander in the street, while a great general doesn't even have a single guard or servant, getting robbed every day while shopping for…