Records of the Commoners of the Five Dynasties: Chasing the Kingdom

The Tang Dynasty collapsed, the Five Dynasties changed, the Liang, Tang, Jin, Han, and Zhou dynasties changed emperors in a revolving door, and the ten kingdoms were separated and the war was everywhere. Lin Chen, a commoner from Bianliang, was born alone and helpless in troubled times. Seeing the desolation of life and rampant bandits, he resolutely abandoned his hometown and joined the army. Starting from a small foot soldier, he strictly adheres to the military rank, is calm and patient, and accurately grasps every historical change: He established the Zhou Dynasty with Guo Wei, followed Shizong Chai Rong in his northern and southern expeditions, and took advantage of the situation when Chenqiao mutiny happened, helping the Song Dynasty to unify all directions. Step by step, from infantry, capital, commanding envoy, wing commander, defense envoy, regiment training envoy, to the military governor of the vassal town. In troubled times, beautiful women accompany him: the gentle and scholarly Su Qingwan, the sassy chivalrous lady Chu Linglong, and the medical lady Liu Yanran. They are deeply in love and have been with him for half his life. After going through the rise and fall of the Five Dynasties, I have seen through the emperor's intentions, and the Song Dynasty was decided at the beginning, which coincided with the release of military power over a glass of wine. He did not love power or glory, he took the initiative to fight and delegate power, retreated bravely, retired with great achievements, sat in the beauty's manor, and lived in peace for the rest of his life. A legend about five generations of generals who rose up in power, competed in the Central Plains, knew how to advance and retreat, and ended well in troubled times.