A Comeback Starting at the Shangyuan Festival

I absolutely despise Wu Zetian, and I don't understand why so many people are trying to defend her. So, just because she's a woman, she wants to play identity politics and promote feminism with me? First, let's talk about her family. Her own daughter and son were both killed. She never showed any mercy to the Li family.

Wu Zetian's only historical contribution was that she suppressed the politics of aristocratic families while consolidating her power. At the same time, the decline of women's rights in China also began with her ascension to the throne.

You are Prince Yong, and the fourth prince is also Prince Yong, so let's call him Yongzheng. Haha, keep it up, author!

Author, you should change the title. This book is quite good, but if you don't know much about Tang Dynasty history, you won't know what it's about just from the title. Plus, there's no cover. A title should at least reflect the main elements. Even "The Biography of Prince Zhanghuai" is a better title, or at least includes Wu Zetian or Li Zhi. This title and cover make it look like a poorly written book; it doesn't make anyone want to click.

Writing about political intrigue is the right path; historical novels that don't include this are putting the cart before the horse. And what's this talk about discussing political intrigue with the ancients being suicidal? Well, don't bother reading it then. As long as it's logical, you can write it. Everyone's born a novice.

To be honest, I really dislike Wu Zetian.

I couldn't hold back my tears when I got to Chapter Nine. A eunuch actually mocked... And in public, with many people around, he mocked a prince who was about to become the crown prince. How could he be so foolish?

There wasn't even a formal investiture ceremony for the crown prince; they simply sent ministers to the Eastern Palace to announce the decree. This is far too frivolous. Normally, a grand court assembly would be held, gathering local officials, military leaders, feudal lords, capital officials, and envoys from vassal states.

Many people like to highlight Wu Zetian's achievements by citing the suppression of the Guanlong Group. However, modern academia has generally reconsidered the paradigm of Chen Lao's group analysis, and it is difficult to say that a so-called Guanlong Group actually existed at the end of the Sui and the beginning of the Tang dynasties.

This book seems okay at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it's like a fishbone stuck in your throat. There are too many minor errors that the author refuses to correct. It uses Qing Dynasty colloquialisms and slang to describe Tang Dynasty texts, making it extremely difficult to read. For example, the terms "prince's memorial" and "Imperial Household Department" are used. Read with caution.