After Being Abducted by the General Chapter 152 Discussion

This is gotta be a long review lol. Didnt expect this to be so great, this to topped Wang Sanshan's other works also this is one of the few that stood out from other danmei/non danmei kingdom building I've read (will read back to ming after this). Translation was also amazing.

I did some small research as I read the novel along, having the maps and clothing images open as well esp the dynasty based here. With Yuan Li here, solving conflicts of the northern, I think based from Jin Dynasty, like the countless rebels, corruption, weakened military Spoiler

also referenced as the governor of Youzhou, just like in Three Kingdoms, where agriculture was improved. Emperor's death, stirrups invention, the "Five Barbarians" (esp Xiongnu) invasion

[collapse] MC avoided the fall of the dynasty. (my small research may have errors so I wont speak of it more. I dont mean to offend anyone)

Also showed that war is indeed cruel esp when conquering/protecting the land having the civilians involved. Spoiler

the realization of YL that he should not be excited in a war (during Li li's fight) became his growth as leader.

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The anticipation while reading was great. Even the farming and husbandry wasnt boring, got to learn a lot, plus the food made me drool.

(I just saw the review that said author is xenophobic, but I don't think so. 1st, this is based on real history and what war is, that cruelty from characs is needed. 2nd, her other works has foreigners that arent treated harshly esp like Wokao MeiyanSpoiler

Gu Yuanbai having half Xixia as his trusted ones and also his conquering of Xixia didnt kill their people (even treat the civilians good)

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Srsly love history, the military and political strats, characs even the non mains, the comedy parts lmaoo Spoiler

esp that rain prediction, everyone's reaction was hilarious. He lang's comedian performer in his wedding, talking about in-laws lmaooo

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Now individually, Yuan Li is kind and scary at the same time but he is not a good person, tho a good leader of his land. He has that resoluteness in him too, no regrets and with dignity. Being his enemy would probably be the worst thing ever. Spoiler

him thinking of a lamb being cute and have thought to slaughter was hilarious

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Chu Hechao, may seem like a rude person at first but deeply cares for his subordinates plus caring to YL as he fell in love, even asks for consent (this is for you if you're not into toxic cp) CHC got that hubby material fr. He may be someone who has cute obsession to MC but his care to other people around him didn't change. Spoiler

even cried in his heart to Chu family's death, having the feeling of guilt too when he wasn't aware of his bro and YL truth. Felt pain too when Yang Zongfa's sons died

[collapse] Him pampering MC was srsly too cute, even sewn that shorts