A Crown Prince’s Everyday Guide to Rebellion in the Great Song

The one seated on the throne now: Is the arch-enemy of Lin Lingsu, the lightning-summoning fangshi and fraud of a state preceptor. Is the ultimate nemesis of Cai Jing, the unshakable fixture at court and de facto deputy emperor. Is the nightmare of Liang Shicheng, the hidden power at court, Tong Guan, the black-bearded eunuch, Wang Fu, the leading corrupt official, Zhu Mian, the stone-collecting tycoon, and Li Yan, the eunuch who seizes land. Is the savior of Zhao Ji, the great artist and master of shifting blame, and Zhao Huan, the spineless crown prince and scapegoat. His name is Zhao Kai. He is the royal top scholar, the heir to the Great Song, the emergency remedy for the Zhao dynasty, and the steadfast support of countless subjects. Zhao Kai: “A throne handed down can't compare to one seized by force. I don't want to ascend the throne. I want to rebel! Against my own family!”