The Splendor of the Great Han

A mere retainer dares to threaten the crown prince in front of him? Does he think he's the crown prince of Emperor Xian of Han at the end of the Han Dynasty?

Although Emperor Wu of Han became somewhat incompetent in his later years, he still understood that the forces behind the Crown Prince's rebellion were those who, on the surface, were cruel officials like Jiang Chong, and behind the scenes, were powerful figures like Li Guangli and Liu Quli, with potential beneficiaries including Sang Hongyang.

The author is politically inept. Su Wu had to be punished; it was just a matter of severity. Even if you thought highly of him, you should have reprimanded him; it was both punishment and protection. After all, you'd already punished him, so no political enemies would cause trouble, and Liu Che (Emperor Wu) would most likely not punish him again. Therefore, the protagonist is completely politically naive.

Deposing the crown prince was indeed a disastrous move, completely shattering the subsequent stability and indirectly accelerating the demise of the Han Dynasty. But the deposed crown prince's actions were far more complex than just witchcraft! Let's take an example. Emperor Hui of Han, Liu Ying, was almost deposed. Why?

The title is problematic. Transmigrating into Liu Ju would be a perfect start; all he had to do was lie low. The witchcraft accusation?! I laughed. He should have just told Emperor Wu of Han back then, given a triple denial, and let him handle it. Emperor Wu never intended to kill or replace the crown prince. As long as the crown prince played it safe, he was perfectly secure. He could eat, drink, and be merry every day, and Emperor Wu wouldn't be able to do anything about it.

I glanced at it and predict this book will flop.

After reading a few chapters, I feel he's even worse than the historical Liu Ju! At least Liu Ju managed to turn the tables and almost cause Emperor Wu's downfall, while this protagonist is so cowardly that he cuts off his own arm. It feels like Emperor Wu could have just poisoned him with a cup of wine, without even using any armored soldiers.

To write history well, I think some research is necessary. I read two or three chapters and then stopped; there are many problems with it. Firstly, let's set aside the issue of the Han Dynasty's adherence to the title of Emperor Taizu Gaozu. The term "Son of Heaven" is a perfectly acceptable term for any historian or historical researcher. So why is this "Emperor" suddenly appearing?

As long as Liu Ju plays it safe, nothing will happen. Emperor Wu of Han is just giving him a chance to grow.

Chapter 30 onwards is designed to discourage readers. Good grief, they've even brought up destiny! What are you still resisting for? Just wait until everyone dies!