The Great Song Dynasty's Great Detectives
大宋神探志
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In ancient times, to become a detective, one had to first become an official. Without a high enough official rank, it was impossible to uphold justice. Comparison of Di Renjie, Bao Zheng, and Song Ci Di Renjie and Bao Zheng both rose to the position of prime minister, leaving behind countless legends.
These kinds of detective stories are never easy to write, no matter the era. The main reason is that you either need a powerful background or someone with considerable influence. Writing detective stories shouldn't just be about detectives, regardless of the era.
After reading it, to summarize the main content of the book: Even the death of a dog can be the backdrop for a huge conspiracy.
Qidian has really gone mad; this didn't even make it onto the Sanjiang list.
Beautiful, beautiful! The writing is fluent and the plot is full of twists and turns. The pacing is relaxed yet well-balanced, and the character portrayals are excellent. I can't believe I'm only seeing such a good book now... Could Qidian please reduce the promotion of low-quality content and increase the promotion of this content? Speechless
The protagonist has already reached the rank of a prime ministerial candidate and is still unmarried. It's quite amazing! Even in ancient times, there was a saying about self-cultivation, family harmony, national order, and world peace. A municipal party secretary in the capital who hasn't even started a family must be the first of his kind. Won't people think there's something wrong with him?
Why does the main character always have to have a wife?
Currently, the male protagonist is still quite young and doesn't need to rush into finding a girlfriend. He already has a high social standing, the trust of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and the support of allies and relatives. He doesn't need the support of a wife's family for the time being.
Female lead
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I've read up to chapter 400, here are my initial impressions.
First and foremost, the writing is excellent, the plot is coherent and non-repetitive, the author demonstrates solid knowledge, and the characters are all distinctive. Lü Yijian is shrewd and calculating, yet always manages to maintain the overall situation; Xia Song, though morally flawed, is undeniably capable. Regardless of historical accuracy, the characters are vivid and compelling.
I highly recommend this book. I really didn't like reading Song Dynasty novels before, and this is my first time writing a book review and recommendation.
My goodness, this book is amazing! It combines crime-solving with court politics, avoiding any flashy tricks in the cases while gradually influencing the political landscape through the imperial examination system. It truly feels like the protagonist's ancestor, Di Renjie—a master detective whose methods are also those of a seasoned political expert.
Hmm... Seeing it listed, aside from not being very attractive, there's nothing wrong with it. 1. A recurring problem in detective fiction: overly elaborate crime methods, creating complexity for the sake of complexity, but ultimately, the more they do, the more mistakes they make.