Chapter 814 Song Jiang: There are so many talents around me!
The third volume of the Great Song Dynasty is over. This volume is the key to the complete decline of Zhao Song Dynasty. I feel relieved after completing it.
First let’s talk about the character Gao Qiu. In the previous volume, many book friends felt that he was very similar to Qiu Shenji, and there was a high degree of repetition. However, in my view as a creator, although both of them changed from bad to good,
But the difference is still huge.
Qiu Shenji has skills, is good at torture, and has a clear position. He is a clear superior and subordinate to the protagonist. He is both prosperous and devastated. He is promoted along with the protagonist and follows him steadfastly. The pages he appears in are basically related to torture and the arc of the character.
It's actually relatively simple.
In comparison, Gao Qiu is more complicated. This person has no ability until now and is very greedy. He values profits and fame. He was built up by the reputation of Qingtian, and then gradually evolved into the current situation, but Gao Qiu is very loyal.
, both in history and in this book, he is very loyal to Zhao Ji.
So his real highlight moment is actually two scenes. Everything before it is to pave the way for these two plots. The first is to disobey the order and help the protagonist recover Yanyun. The second scene is to deal with the situation after being released from prison.
Zhao Ji was so disappointed that he resigned and returned home.
At this point, the character is considered complete, so he is also an important supporting character who has changed from bad to good. He and Qiu Shenji really do not overlap. Since the main plot of the Song Dynasty is rebellion, the characters in this chapter are actually more complex.
Just talking about rebellion, the main criticism recently is the pacing issue. Many book friends think the pacing is too slow*. Why the protagonist has not rebelled for a long time? I can’t explain it in the text. I just got to the summary at the end of the volume, so I will explain it specifically.
From the perspective of the plot, it is very simple. You really can't be the first to rebel. The first one is often the king's vanguard, because he has to bear the infamy of rebellious ministers and traitors. In ancient times, it didn't matter whether it was right or wrong, even if the emperor did something.
If you are wrong again, you are a traitor and there is no reason to explain.
From a writing point of view, the division of labor in each volume of the Song Dynasty chapter is also very clear in my outline. I feel that the slow pace is actually due to the greater difficulty of the main plot. The Tang Dynasty chapter was written in line with the general trend of the imperial court. In the already domineering Tang Dynasty,
It is naturally easier to make up for some shortcomings at first, but after this experience, the protagonist has accumulated experience, and the Song chapter can rebel against the imperial court. It started when Zhao Ji had just ascended the throne and the dynasty had not been brought to a dead end by him.
Subvert the Song Dynasty regime, otherwise it will be too late.
Therefore, the length I write about the protagonist is basically to develop the power. Gradually, the length I write about the supporting role, from Gongsun Zhao in the first volume, to Ding Run in the second volume, to Gao Qiu in the third volume, is to describe how the Song Dynasty court
It is a process that is gradually completed. The two lines, one positive and one negative, intersperse with each other, and finally contribute to the entire chapter.
As for the process of the rebellion, it is actually very detailed. The first volume determines whether to rebel or not, the second volume determines who Qianlong is, the third volume lets the imperial court sweep away its majesty and kicks off the whole process, and the fourth volume is a matter of course.
In terms of satisfaction, such a difficult main plot is naturally not as enjoyable as the Tang Dynasty volume. It is normal to feel that the writing is not as good as the Tang Dynasty volume. But each world must be written something different. The three in my outline
The world actually arranges three different lives for the protagonist. In the specific process of each main line, I am also working hard to write some interesting plots to promote it. It is really not good enough and there are areas where I can't do what I can. I hope you can
Forgive me.
In the end, it’s the old rule. I’ll take a half-day break after finishing a volume. I’ll update the fourth volume of the Song Dynasty Chapter [Dragon and Snake Rising from the Land] at 6 o’clock tomorrow. It’s the end of the month, so I’d like to ask for subscriptions and monthly tickets. Thank you all for your continued support, okay?