Blood Song

I won't elaborate on the author's writing style; those who have read it know. Today, I'll share my random thoughts: First, the historical setting is the Song Dynasty, a dynasty both loved and hated. Loved because it was the strongest economic dynasty in ancient China, a dynasty of poetry and culture; hated because after the Battle of Yamen, there was no more China. Many believe, even think, that the decline of the Song Dynasty began with the Northern and Southern Song periods, and the image of the weak and incompetent Emperors Huizong and Qinzong is deeply ingrained. It can be said that this was a turbulent and magnificent era. The protagonists appear on this vast stage: the male protagonist, Xu Sheng, son of Xu Ning from the Water Margin; the female protagonist, Wen Jing, daughter of the leader of the Ming Cult. Moreover, after the Fang La Rebellion, the Water Margin faction and the Ming Cult were deeply entangled in hatred. Could these two be a Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet? These two settings alone are enough to drive literature fans wild. At first glance, the male and female protagonists seem like a carbon copy of Guo Jing and Huang Rong, but they aren't. Xu Sheng is more intelligent and perceptive than Guo Jing, and Wen Jing is gentler and more adorable than Huang Rong. This isn't meant to belittle Mr. Jin Yong; their meeting and falling in love truly feels so fitting. There's even a subtle sense that the author is paying homage to the author. Yes, they are perfectly suited. They see each other as indispensable, experiencing longing in separation, joy in reunion, and solace in pain. Historical fiction is difficult, and historical martial arts novels are even more so, requiring both factual accuracy and logical consistency while allowing for imaginative exploration. Throughout the book, the scenes feel incredibly immersive, without any absurd situations like "eating chili sauce in noodles and eating dried sweet potatoes outside." Regarding the plot, the phrase "two Song dynasties, two Song dynasties" indicates the timeframe is between the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, and the fall and re-establishment of the nation undoubtedly evokes a sense of heartache and helplessness. And one might ask oneself, if we were in the protagonist's shoes, wouldn't we feel sorrow? A person with martial arts skills cannot serve the country, and a heart full of enthusiasm cannot serve the people. I would certainly feel sad. As for the characters, I have to admire them: Wu Song, Zhou Tong, Yan Qing, and other well-known figures are skillfully interspersed throughout the story without any awkwardness or stiffness.

I've read more than half of this book. I remember starting it at the beginning of the year, randomly picking a chapter to read. I thought it was pretty good, although the paragraphs were a bit long and a little jarring. However, the author clearly distinguished the dialogue between each character, and each chapter flowed smoothly, making it a seamless read. After that, I started reading from the beginning. The first few chapters weren't very engaging, but the further I read, the more exciting it became. The story was full of twists and turns, captivating me. Sometimes I'd get so engrossed that I'd forget everything else. The male lead, Xiao Xu, is an honest and good man. If you married a man like him in modern times, you'd be incredibly happy. It's a shame the author made the female lead, Wen Jing, too perfect—practically a goddess, omnipotent—to the point that I sometimes felt envious! Then there's Xiao Meimei, who has a notoriously bad temper and a host of quirks. She's utterly repulsive; when I read about her, I wanted to jump into the book and slap her a few times. Haha… The main thing is that the author brought each character to life, constantly engaging the reader's emotions. In short, this book is truly excellent. Readers, please calm down and read it carefully; the further you read, the more exciting it becomes.

To truly appreciate Xu's delicate emotions, you need to be patient and keep reading; it's a good book that takes time to warm up.

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History is history. The Song Dynasty is already gone. Those who deserved to die are dead, those who deserved to live are alive, and those who deserved to betray their country have betrayed it! It's all in the history books! Why do you, this worthless author, need to spout nonsense? Foreigners look to the future, while we cling to the past, like a long, stinking, and tedious rag! It's been overused and overused! How can you possibly make it interesting again? Can you escape history? Since you can't escape history, what's the point of reading your garbage novel? I'll just go read the official history!