Under the heavens, the great trend

Author: Zhou Meisen
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This is a thought-provoking political novel, meticulously crafted by the renowned author Zhou Meisen. Following his previous works such as Made in China, Supreme Interest, and Absolute Power, this novel presents a fresh perspective. Through the dramatic and comedic experiences of the protagonist Bian Yi and his subordinates and colleagues during their rise to power, the story reveals the intricate and mysterious nature of China's political landscape and poses profound questions about the national character. The novel's theme is profound and grand, with a plot that is absurd yet deeply realistic. The writing is unrestrained, filled with satire and irony, and unafraid to push boundaries—unlike anything seen in Zhou Meisen's earlier works.
One autumn evening in the third year of the Xuantong reign (1911), Bian Yifu was coerced by his mother, Lady Li, to kneel before the statue of the Goddess of Childbirth, eagerly awaiting the birth of his child. The sky was clear, and the bright glow of the setting sun streamed through the window, casting an orange-red hue over the altar. Bian Yifu found himself growing increasingly restless. Kneeling on the soft and warm zhuantuan cushions, while guarding the vivid sunlight in a futile act of praying for a son, the revolutionary found it hard not to feel weary.
To combat the drowsiness creeping in, Bian Yifu tried to muster his strength and think about the revolution. First, he envisioned a revolution that could align with the heavens and become the only universal truth of the world. Then, he recalled the revolutionary platform of "Expelling the Manchus, Restoring China, Establishing the People's Republic, and Equalizing Land Rights."
The revolution wasn't a meal to be invited to—it required throwing more bombs into the government offices. To Bian Yifu, the offerings before the Goddess of Childbirth seemed like bombs, each one capable of exploding if fitted with a fuse.