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I checked it. It is the same subs from ChinaZone. Because I still remember how they placed "Poem of Cao Cao" instead of an actual line, when this line was translated in the previous episode at the beginning of the drama.

I see your point. But even Sima Zhao was eager to fight instead of waiting. Besides Sima Yi was civil official, so at the beginning he was disregarded by most of the generals.
Sorry, my understanding of more complicated Chinese dialogue is limited until I sit down and translate properly. So right now I can't say I thoroughly understand if there was a specific reason behind his lack of communication.
I think the battle between Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang was more on a psychological level. Like Zhuge Liang wish to fulfill his promise to late emperor and must to advance no matter what, while Sima Yi see the waiting as his only option. And both of them have a threat behind their backs. They respect and admire each other but have to be enemies.

I think he discuss war matters only with his sons because he wants to appear more incompetent than he really is. Also at first he had Cao Zhen and later other general in opposition and amlost zero support in army.

Yes. Zhuge Liang sent women dress (great insult) to anger Sima Yi and make him go into battle. But Sima Yi strategy was to wait until Zhuge Liang will be called back by Emperor of Shu, since he knew he is not as good as Zhuge. I do not remember if Sima Yi actually wear the dress in the book. In drama Sima Yi just the person who have great patience and endurance, that's why in the end he survive against all hardships.

I'am still at ep 33, so can's say anything about the ending, but I really liked the war part. I have read "Three kingdoms" novel, so I already know what is going to happen, still very much enjoy it. I especially liked episodes there, Zhuge Liang send dress to Sima Yi.

Prince Qi wasn't a real traitor. He was fraimed.

He wanted to unite the nation, but it was impossible, so instead of supporting weak Cao Zhi it was better for him to seek someone who can achieve it.
As I see it, Cao Cao always detest Cao Pi for the same ambitious nature that he had himself. You are not Cao Zhi, so you are not allowed to have ambition and aspiration. He always uses Cao Pi to force Cao Zhi to fight for the heir position. We were shown how Cao Cao talks to Cao Zhi and gave him advice, but he rarely gave Cao Pi the same treatment. It is like love clouded his judgment. He feared that if Cao Zhi would not become an heir, his beloved son will be destroyed, but in fact it is his obvious favoritism fueled Cao Pi's hate. Cao Pi felt himself an outcast in the family. Like he never be able to reach his father's greatness. And at that time, Sima Yi promised him to fly high.

I agree, but as a father he was very cruel to Cao Pi. I think in drama Cao Pi always craved for Cao Cao love and recognition. I think that in the world of endless war Cao Zhi can't be a good choice. Cao Cao must first bring down all his enemies and unite country before appointing him. But after the Battle of Red Cliffs that was almost impossible.

The main hero is the young version of Lin Shu. Don't expect him to be second MCS.

A house without a family is not a home.

It is not BL novel. You can read translated novel and see youself.

kyuubi, thank you. I lost that detail.

Sadly, it was not explained.

I think 4 episodes was enough to make a conclusion, else it may lose momentum and became boring. I only watched bits of last episode, still in the middle of 49th. I just a little sad that Qian Xue and Ce'er seems be left behind.
I saw many people dissatisfied that Pingjing left the court, but it's not like Liang lack talented people. Why should he sacrifice his own personal happiness? It doesn't mean he will never come back or waste his talent that way. If he wants to be free, let him be.

I think ep 39-46 was also pretty good, It's just they was emotionally disconnected with the first part of the show.

Ep 41 - 43. I like how not everyone are blinded by YQ and brave enough to speak up.

It is six episodes per week. It will end next week.

YQ is a traitor who sold his own country. What a good emperor he is! I think PJ well aware of YQ real capabilities, that's why he is surprised by his achievements.

Some people say that Nif1 first couple of episodes was also boring. In my opinion they are much more interesting after first watch, when you already know wno is who.

There is nothing wrong with her desire to protect her son, but she is more paranoiac than rational. There is many ways to reduce power of Changlin, but she chose the most stupid one. Great ruler great not because he destroy everyone who in some aspect better than him, but because he put them to use. Besides part that she play in epidemic is just disgusting.