My Lady, I'm Going to Start a Rebellion

Overall, the plot is decent; it's not a typical wish-fulfillment story, and it avoids the typical "beat the younger generation and then the older one comes along" trope. Furthermore, the characters, events, and even place names are consistent with historical records, which is surprising. Many historical fiction authors overlook these details, but this story achieves accuracy in these small aspects. For example, the geographical location of Shandong and the directions of several places are clearly stated.

At first, I thought Mu Zhen was conflicted. He clearly wanted to escape, but he also wanted to seize the opportunity to lay the foundation for future development. But in reality, even if he left the people of Kuishan and the villainous stronghold of Shandong, it wouldn't change Liu Xiu's fate. He could have lived a life of ease, but he chose to take such a roundabout route. Later, I realized this novel is realistic; it's not about people with superhuman abilities. Without some resources, how could Mu Zhen dare to approach Liu Xiu? And even if he did, he wouldn't be taken seriously. That's why he had to develop his own power in a roundabout way. Sigh, thinking about it carefully, that's life. There are no cheat codes; even knowing the future is beautiful, you still have to move forward steadily.

Mutual visits!!! I have come to visit you with my humble works, "The Four Heavens", "The Swordsman's Edge and the Shadow", and "The Chaos of the Universe". The sword, a legacy passed down through the ages, cleaves the world in times of chaos. The spear, like a speck of ink, moves swiftly and unrestrained; the staff sweeps away demons and vanquishes all. The steel whip, used to subdue demons, shakes the Five Sacred Mountains; the halberd, like twin moons, is a match for ten thousand. The axe, like a whirlwind, sweeps across the land; the hook severs impermanence and extinguishes all evil. The battle-axe shakes the eight directions and pacifies the nine continents; the hammer, like a thunderclap, thunders across the heavens and earth. From this day forward, no one on the horizon will be spared; a hundred generations of martial artists enter the world of Jianghu. My writing skills are somewhat weak, and there are still many shortcomings. I hope that all the masters will grace us with their guidance, visit each other's sites, help each other, and generously offer their advice. I would be eternally grateful…

Overall, I'm quite satisfied with what I've seen so far. The protagonist initially wanted to escape Shandong, but was forced to stay. He wanted to stay away from the rebels, but ended up becoming one himself. The twists and turns of fate, driven by various events, forced him to make unavoidable choices time and time again. It was precisely these choices that allowed him to gradually grow stronger. Now I'm really looking forward to seeing how he'll be when he meets Liu Xiu. Presumably, he'll already be rich and powerful by then.