The Turmoil of the Qing Dynasty

Judging from the chapters I've read, Lion's reading scope is incredibly broad, encompassing both in-depth reading and extensive study. I feel Lion's main style imitates Er Yuehe's Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong series. Some chapters in *Luan Qing* easily evoke corresponding chapters from Er Yuehe's works.

First, let's be clear: it's indeed very well-written. The author describes every event in great detail, providing a thorough explanation of the background and context of each event or person, along with very detailed dialogue. This is a strength; it's well-written, especially beneficial for those who aren't good at history, as it can broaden their knowledge (although much of it is the author's…

Lion, you're so stubborn! So many readers criticize your slow pacing, excessive dialogue, and lack of focus. Instead of offering endless explanations and justifications, do you ever reflect on the validity of these opinions? You're hopelessly immersed in your self-created grand narrative, but many readers are completely unmoved because they've lost all enthusiasm and are deeply disappointed by your stubbornness.

While following this book, I participated in maritime work across the Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans, and attended five bilateral negotiations and seven multilateral consultations on maritime issues. Yesterday, I finally witnessed the Chinese Navy's victorious commissioning, and I have many feelings. These can be summarized into three main points: I.

I think it's good that the author, a freelance writer with a job and income, used to get scolded for updating late, for not asking for leave, and even for asking for leave. They'd get scolded if their writing didn't meet the expectations of those demanding people.

Empress Dowager Cixi wasn't stupid, and neither were the ministers... The protagonist held immense power and commanded a large army... At this point, there were only two outcomes: either surrender the army, or emulate Cao Cao and use the emperor to command the other lords...

Novels are not local chronicles or mere chronicles; they need to have a hierarchy of importance and detail. Many things can be annotated separately. Reading a novel that's essentially a live broadcast of Vietnamese officials lecturing French officers on history, all in the tone of the Qing Dynasty, is a terrible reading experience!

In reality, the only people truly capable of threatening Guan Yu's rule were those within the palace; there were no figures or forces, either in the imperial court or among the common people, who could harm Guan Yu. However, neither Dunrou nor Cixi, who were encouraged by Ai Weng to turn evil, possessed the destructive power or the ability to orchestrate their own descent into evil.

The book is really good. The author must have done a lot of research. The writing style is also very good. It has a unique flavor and is worth reading!

I'm right to say that the lion is extraordinary and has a grand vision. He dabbles in everything from historical wars and palace intrigues to officialdom, ethnic farming, technology development, and horse breeding. Plus, he's a perfectionist and a stickler for detail. I bet he's even studied details like snuff bottles and the format of memorials submitted by the Anhui opera troupe to the capital. Luckily, he didn't post any of that amidst the readers' criticism. 😁😁