I love antagonists like the princess that are hard to outright label as "evil". Cold, calculating, and Machiavellian.…
No, PR is an idiot. Losing 30,000 elite soldiers have already shaken the foundation of the Chen Dynasty. It takes time to rebuild the military strength.
That's why Lord Ding made a deal with the Northern Liang not to attack the state for ten years because he wanted to know who leaked the map to the spy from the Northern Liang state.
A Machiavelli will consider other tactics that will not shake the foundation of his dynasty. Queen Elizabeth I of England is a fine example. She had Queen Mary of Scots beheaded because she was a thorn to her side. She knew the Scottish nobles would not retaliate because they hated their own queen.
I am satisfied with the new episodes, although I personally feel like the flute scene from the novel would look…
I love the flute scene in the novel too. And the 'misunderstanding' between the new emperor and MZH and the subsequent MZH's abduction by Official Zhuang.
Too bad they changed the story in the drama which made me slightly disappointed.
That's why Lord Ding made a deal with the Northern Liang not to attack the state for ten years because he wanted to know who leaked the map to the spy from the Northern Liang state.
A Machiavelli will consider other tactics that will not shake the foundation of his dynasty. Queen Elizabeth I of England is a fine example. She had Queen Mary of Scots beheaded because she was a thorn to her side. She knew the Scottish nobles would not retaliate because they hated their own queen.
In the novel, there are more interesting plots compared to those in the drama.
MZH's teacher dies?
Lord Ding's frustration with the girl who wanted to gift him a pouch is hilarious.
Too bad they changed the story in the drama which made me slightly disappointed.