Starting with A Dream of Splendor in the Song Dynasty

Name: Starting with A Dream of Splendor in the Song Dynasty
Author: Corgi Who Doesn't Drink Coffee

宋时从梦华录开始

by Corgi Who Doesn't Drink Coffee (不喝咖啡的柯基)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.2M Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Song-Yuan-Ming Dynasties
Updated: 3y ago
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Synopsis

This is the story of a good-for-nothing young man from a later age who finds redemption in a world much like the one from a thousand years ago.

As a young man, he made his mark by passing the imperial examination at Donghua Gate. As the saying goes: “With spring breeze at my back, I ride swift as the wind, and in a single day see all Chang'an’s flowers.”

He submitted a memorial on behalf of the people and was imprisoned for declaring: “A person of principle does not sacrifice benevolence to preserve life, but will sacrifice life to fulfill benevolence.”

Posted to the provinces as an official, he governed waterworks with integrity and sought justice for the people, never wronging the humble. He was deeply beloved by the locals.

He wrote books and established his own teachings, sweeping away the gloom that had settled over the literary world. His disciples hailed him as a sage to rival Confucius and Mencius.

Throughout his life, he fully embodied the three immortal achievements: meritorious service, virtue, and words.

In this book, the female lead is three years older than the protagonist. There’s really no need to debate her age.

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Sigh, what a waste of the time traveler's identity and the time travel theme. First, let's be clear: any modern person with a basic understanding of society would never act like a saint in ancient times. Even in modern times, let alone ancient times, you'd be courting death. Every saint is made saint because future generations need them.
360 likes3y ago
Everyone says the protagonist shouldn't marry that Zhao Pan'er, but it really depends on how the author portrays him. If you write scenes where Zhao Pan'er helps the protagonist when he's in trouble, then people won't have any resentment. But if you don't say anything and just have the protagonist marry a prostitute, then the public definitely won't accept it.
174 likes4y ago
To be honest, if your protagonist had this kind of character, Pan'er wouldn't be able to be the legal wife; the legal wife would still have to find a wealthy family.
101 likes4y ago
In ancient times, if you chose a protagonist like Zhao Pan'er, establishing virtue would be impossible. Ancient times weren't like modern times where beauty alone suffices. Every action of a sage is scrutinized under a microscope, both in ancient and modern times—for example, Zhu Xi!
87 likes4y ago
I've noticed that book lovers are acting strangely these days. I was thinking, isn't this supposed to be a Dream of Splendor fanfiction? They're even debating whether or not to marry Su Pan'er? It's hilarious, and they've listed a bunch of reasons why she shouldn't be married. Guess why I'm reading fanfiction? 🤫
71 likes4y ago
Something's not right here. Is this a historical fiction or fan fiction? Is the protagonist a modern person? How come he's more ancient than the ancient people? Going to die for his country as a loyal minister? He's completely inflexible; this is the first time I've encountered such a stubborn time traveler! And he wants to be a saint? How can you be a saint while still alive? Besides, a saint can't be an official, right? People like that have always been a major taboo for those in power!
67 likes3y ago
Pan'er
55 likes4y ago
If Gao Hui were the female lead, it seems quite suitable.
42 likes4y ago
Will history buffs be able to enjoy this show?
35 likes4y ago
It's pretentious and empty. Of course, I don't deny the existence of figures like Hai Rui, Bao Zheng, and Zhuge Liang. But the protagonist is pretentious and empty. In short, the author's writing skills are insufficient, yet he presumptuously attempts to portray the integrity of a scholar.
24 likes4y ago