The Nanyang Storm of 1864

Haha! Connecting the fragmented islands of the Philippines through an underwater tunnel—the author is a real genius! Even disregarding earthquakes, tsunamis, and technological factors, the undersea tunnel project would be an impossible undertaking even if the entire 100 million people of the Philippines were sold off as "domestic helpers"! Airships, airplanes, radio communications, and giant ships are the true magic weapons for connecting the world!

The novel feels disjointed. If the author wanted to write about Luzon, it would have been better to focus on the rise of Chinese people in Southeast Asia, whether it was resisting colonialism or colluding with the Spanish. The protagonist started as a Manchu militiaman and later became an official. In reality, there was no need to develop Southeast Asia; it would have been counterproductive. It can only be said that the author's writing was off-topic.

This book mostly praises Zheng Guohui's wisdom, authority, the loyalty of his subordinates, the number of children he fathered, the number of women he had, and the immense wealth of the royal family. It boasts about how he easily expanded the territory with a simple map stroke. But has he considered the environment of these territories? Has he even considered the conditions?

Here's the problem: the protagonist is an official, and then he's described personally going out to expand territory. Can the protagonist be in two places at once? Or can he simply disappear without orders? The main issue is that there's no telegram service over such a long distance; how can he manage both simultaneously?

To think that war would break out with the British Empire is truly wishful thinking.

After taking a look, the author's stance seems a bit off. Although written subtly, it consistently portrays a cleansing image.

If you're in Tongzhou, and you're in Hebei or elsewhere, you might as well go and recruit people to seize territory in the Northeast. As long as you have enough people and an army, even the Shengjing General can't do anything to you. If you can also drive out the Russians and break through Shanhaiguan, the Manchus will be forced to move their capital and flee for their lives!

A dry, rambling account, lacking any details or any exciting moments! 1. There is too little meaningful content that is of interest to readers. Sabotage, assassinations, riots, suicide attacks Spreading rumors and gossip, supporting European and American gangs

This author has a deep affection for the Qing Dynasty; he calls Emperor Kangxi "Emperor Kangxi" and also "Holy Ancestor Emperor."

The author's lack of geographical knowledge is evident from their description of East Africa; they even describe it as a desert, which seems rather pointless.