Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Author: Jin Yong
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: This book is one of the "Jin Yong Collection" and tells the story of Yuan Chengzhi, who, after experiencing various twists and turns, discovers that the new Qing emperor, Taizong, is not as morally corrupt and cruel as he had imagined. Instead, Taizong is clever, capable, and has a sense of benevolence toward the people. On the other hand, the rebel he wholeheartedly supported, Li Zicheng, after capturing Beijing and ascending the throne as the emperor of the Great Shun Dynasty, becomes complacent, arrogant, and harms his loyal ministers, leading to an unstable foundation. Before even settling into his throne, he is defeated by the Qing army. After being driven out of Beijing, his army collapses like a mountain, and he cannot recover. Faced with this situation, he becomes disheartened and realizes that his ambitions to govern the country are in vain. He then composes a song about leaving his homeland and travels overseas to create his own "Eden" on a remote island.