Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 648: Comments on "The First Prince of the Ming Dynasty"

Today I would like to recommend a historical masterpiece to you.

"The First Prince of the Ming Dynasty", Ye Xingyueyu, level 4 author.

Category: History - Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties.

【Introduction】

In the first year of Hongwu, in Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, waved his hand while sitting on the dragon throne, and the Minister of Rites held up the imperial edict and read it out.

The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven and the Successor of the Yung-tung, proclaims: My eldest son, Zhu Biao, is the son of the Empress and the first heir of the royal family. He is gifted and of noble character. I hereby strictly abide by the original edict, examine the ceremonies, and comply with public opinion. I hereby inform Heaven and Earth, the ancestral temple, and the state that I shall bestow upon him the imperial seal and establish him as the Crown Prince, to take the throne of the Eastern Palace, in order to strengthen the rule for thousands of years and to satisfy the hearts of the people throughout the world.

Announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it!
【Golden Five Chapters】

Chapter 1: The First Year of the Dragon and Phoenix Era. In that year, Zhu Yuanzhang led his troops to attack Nanjing, but success proved difficult. Amidst his worries, a servant arrived to announce his wife's birth—a son. Overjoyed, he ordered a retreat. In Dangtu County, Anhui Province, at the home of the wealthy merchant Chen Di, Ma was temporarily staying there. She could hear her son's cries. The protagonist, Zhu Qian, traveled through time and space and became this child.

Chapter 2: A son's status depends on his mother. In his previous life, the protagonist had a keen interest in history and was familiar with the deeds of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, but he couldn't handle thinking too much. However, he did understand that the person he had traveled through time and space to become would have a much easier life in the future.

Chapter 3: The Future Prince of Qianning. The protagonist meets 11-year-old Mu Ying, Zhu Yuanzhang's adopted son and the future Prince Mu Palace, which would later guard Yunnan. The protagonist sees sincerity in his eyes and knows he could be a close friend.

Chapter 4: It's wonderful to have a mother. Ma is also very prestigious in the army, not because she is a good fighter, but because she treats the soldiers and their families with kindness and care, remembering to do even the smallest things. The protagonist is even more happy to have such a mother.

Chapter 5: Old Zhu's eyes turn red. Zhu Yuanzhang arrives just as the protagonist's baby is one month old, and upon seeing him, his eyes melt. Blood ties bind, and a child feels incredibly close to him. From the protagonist's perspective, it's all acting. His performance is excellent, and his position will only become more secure.

【Brief Comment】

The author has written three books, "Desert Island of Ten Thousand Worlds", "Where Are You, Chaos Clock", and "The First Prince of the Ming Dynasty". The first two books were not signed and were not acquired.

The First Prince of the Ming Dynasty was launched on September 1, 2020, with an initial order of 3200, and reached the top-quality mark on September 6. As of now, it has 68,700 collections on Qidian, 12,900 collections on the bookstore, 160,000 fans, and two alliance leaders. Without a recommended position, the collection increases by about 200 per day.

This book was recommended to me by a reader, who said it was really good. I always pay attention to readers' opinions.

But to be honest, the plot at the beginning isn't particularly exciting. Some readers have complained about how the story is told from the perspective of a young kid for over a dozen chapters, which is a bit toxic.

As the author himself said, this is his first signed book, which makes him very excited, and the results are better than he expected.

I've recommended many novels about the Ming Dynasty, but this is the first time I've seen one about Crown Prince Zhu Biao. I didn't have any special feelings about it, I couldn't say I was particularly immersed in the story, nor could I say that it was particularly exciting.

As for historical texts, which place the greatest emphasis on literary style and historical materials, they are not often featured in this book. The book is mostly written in simple vernacular, perhaps to suit Zhu Yuanzhang's status.

However, the introduction to this imperial edict was quite impressive, and I thought the main text would follow the same tone. But it turned out not to be.

In general, this book is worth reading. As a new author, this achievement is indeed something to be proud of.
【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment!

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”!
Welcome to the paradise of book reviews.

【Cang's Ramblings】

I’m posting a little earlier today, just in case there are still two late-nighters waiting for the update.

So, good night everyone.

I'll go ahead and order something else.

Even though it's just a waste of time, what if it explodes?
(End of this chapter)