Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 334 329. Comments on "Purple River"

Today I would like to recommend to you a work with a very high status in the world.

"Zichuan", Laozhu, level 5 author.

Category: Fantasy-Dynasty.

【Introduction】

Two hundred years ago, on the battlefield of Blue River, the last legions of the Empire of Light collapsed amid the clamor of the demons, and the empire's last emperor perished in battle. The chaotic West Sichuan continent, without a common monarch, saw wars erupt in chaos. Force was the only means of survival, and domination was the dream of generations of powerful warriors.

In the southeastern part of the continent, a powerful force has existed for over two hundred years: the Zichuan family. They have attacked the Liufeng family in the west, fended off the demons in the east, and suppressed the Lin family in the south. Driven by their dreams of power and the preservation of their family bloodline, countless Zichuan heroes have bravely fought their way through, composing an epic and magnificent story. This novel, "Zichuan," recounts the century-long tragic legend of this family.

【Golden Ten Chapters】

Chapter One: Victory. In the third Hengchuan Campaign in the year 778 of the Imperial Calendar, the Zichuan Clan successfully defeated the demons. As the commander of the army, Zichuan Xiu had soldiers wearing his armor stand on a hilltop, pretending to inspect the situation, while he himself slept soundly in a hidden location. Baichuan woke them up.

Chapter 2: The Historical Truth. The protagonist orders Roger to lead 5,000 cavalrymen to pursue 50,000 deserting demons. Shirakawa believes it's a trap, but military orders must be obeyed. The pursuit is highly effective, and Shirakawa decisively leads his entire army in attack, achieving a resounding victory. Historical accounts embellish the process, highlighting the protagonist's contributions.

Chapter 3: A Big Harvest. The battle is won, but the protagonist is still a little incredulous. When cavalrymen escorting prisoners pass by, the protagonist inquires about their situation, and the cavalrymen present a female character. After being threatened, the character claims to be a princess.

Chapter 4: The True Face. Victory came too easily. The demon army was routed, and the commander was mysteriously killed. Everything seemed too simple. The more Shirakawa thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. When she rushed back to the base camp, she found the protagonist hugging a girl in the tent.

Chapter 5: The Hero's Return. The protagonist explains his actions by claiming the demon princess is unconscious and needs artificial respiration, and Shirakawa seemingly believes him. The main force ultimately abandons cleaning up the battlefield, saving some soup for the other troops. They choose to enter the city, where the people line the streets to welcome them. The protagonist, however, secretly goes to a bar for a drink.

Chapter 6: Promotion. The protagonist is recalled to Valen Fortress, the Zichuan family's fortress guarding the Empire. Upon arrival, the protagonist takes advantage of the opportunity to sneak into the deputy commander's office and steal all the fine wine. When the deputy commander learns of this, he is furious but still has to announce the protagonist's promotion to deputy commander.

Chapter 7: The Past. The protagonist is promoted, and Deputy Commander Luo Bo is worried. Seven years ago, the Liufeng Clan attacked and besieged the Imperial Capital. The Zichuan Clan's chieftain was injured and died, leaving the clan in chaos. The protagonist staged a coup, seized power, and used a stratagem to defeat the Liufeng Clan's army. His exceptional talent earned the envy of the General Commander, who exiled him to the Far East Army. This time, he's been appointed Deputy Commander and transferred back to the Imperial Capital, but in reality, it's simply to keep him under his watch for peace of mind.

Chapter 8, Xiuzi Camp. At the finest restaurant in Valen City, the protagonist ordered a table of the most expensive food and drinks, inviting three of his most capable subordinates to celebrate his promotion. The meal cost the three subordinates a year's salary. During the banquet, the protagonist presented a new letter of appointment, giving the four of them the opportunity to continue working together. Shirakawa, after checking everyone else's wallets, fled, leaving the protagonist to pick up the tab.

Chapter 8: Return to the Imperial Capital. In August of the 778th year of the Imperial Calendar, the protagonist returned to the Imperial Capital with a small group, including the three hatamoto. These three, unworldly, couldn't find a restaurant or see a woman. They were either mocked by the red-clad hatamoto or mistaken for the eldest daughter of the Zichuan family.

Chapter 10, Zichuan Ning. Zichuan Ning's beauty captivates the two male hatamoto, and even the protagonist feels a little moved. The protagonist is an orphan adopted by Chief Zichuan, not Zichuan Ning's biological brother. They are invited to live in the Zichuan family home.

【Brief Comment】

About the Author

Lao Zhu, a level 5 author, has written three works: "Zichuan", "Fighting Armor" and "My Family's Daming Princess".

Among them, "Zichuan" PC has a total of 1399 million clicks, a total of 235 million words, and 166 million recommendation votes. It was launched in April 2004 and included in the boutique on March 12, 2012. The first order was not counted. The average order has a reference number of 5468, which is estimated to be not very accurate.

Currently, there are 45 collections on Qidian, 9.66 collections in the bookstore, 79 fans, and no leader.

"Zichuan" was selected as one of the top ten outstanding works in the "Ten Years of Online Literature" and ranked second among the top ten popular works in the "Ten Years of Online Literature".

On July 12, 2017, the "2017 Maopian Hurun Original Literature IP Value List" was released, and "Zichuan" ranked 19th. The top three in the same period were "Fights Break Sphere", "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" and "A Mortal's Journey to Immortality".
The beginning of this book mainly tells the story of the protagonist Zichuanxiu leading his troops to defeat the demon army and win the third Hengchuan battle.

In particular, he killed the demon commander without anyone noticing, leaving the demon army leaderless and in disarray.

On the surface, he pretended to be cynical and indifferent. In fact, seven years ago, when the imperial capital was besieged, it was he who led a team of 800 people and defeated the rebellion of the Liufeng family with a strategy.

His military prowess was arguably the greatest of his time, and he was also incredibly shrewd in the ways of the world. This was evident in the fact that he had taken Deputy Commander Luo Bo's fine wine and used it to bring three deputy flag bearers back to the imperial capital.

Because he is a time traveler, it is natural for him to be shrewd and cunning.

Character characteristics
The protagonist Zichuan Xiu, whose surname is Zichuan, given name is Xiu, and courtesy name is Xiuchuan. This is a very childish name, and even in today's online literature, it is full of complaints.

He has a calm personality, great strategy, extraordinary talent, and superb martial arts. He is loyal to his family and swears to defend the honor of the Zichuan family to the death and assist Zichuan Ning in successfully succeeding to the throne (guessing).

Style characteristics
This is an old book published in April 2003, seventeen years ago.

Assuming a five-year rotation, the readership has already gone through three generations.

Therefore, the style and serialization mode of this book are no longer suitable from today's perspective.

But in that era, online novels were just starting out, all areas were unknown, and there were no ready-made templates to learn from.

It is this generation that has pioneered various styles and genres, and excavated the depth and breadth of online literature.

This book has a large layout. This article is just a small preview of the early part, so it is impossible to appreciate the entire plot and epic war scenes. If you are interested, you can search for it online. There are a lot of good reviews.

In addition, "Zichuan", "Mercenary World" and "Profanation" also developed a web game at the time. In the first few chapters, the author kept advertising, which was also a very strange operation.

【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment!

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”!
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【Cang's Ramblings】

I chose to recommend this book today, on the one hand as a tribute, and to help old readers recall their youth.

On the one hand, I also feel that today's online literature has a faster pace, bigger imaginations, and more varied styles, but the active exploration of our predecessors still has significance that cannot be ignored.

Occasionally flipping through these novels, which may seem a bit old but represent the trends of the time, you can still gain one or two different insights.

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