Chapter 456

Chapter 456

Can a strategist not ascend the throne? Extra Extra Seven (End)

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Can a Strategist Not Ascend the Throne?

Chapter 456 Extra Seven (End)

[86th Floor] Cute but Brainless

Crime-solving records!! Why isn’t anyone promoting this gem on forums?

(I can’t analyze cases, but it’s great for meal-time reading!)

[87th Floor] Excavator

Wow, I share the same thought as the OP. Just the title makes me want to read it.

[88th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Probably because this is essentially a silly story.

Historical character portrayals are always a hot topic for debate. (The strongest during the Da Yong era were Emperor Taizu and his ministers, no doubt about it.)

[89th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

And in the book’s comment section, someone asked the author: Why do the brilliant figures from Emperor Taizu’s court only become police solving crimes in modern times instead of engaging in political or economic struggles? Such a waste of talent.

The author probably didn’t dare to write about that.

[90th Floor] Then Dig Wang Can’s Tomb

How is it a waste?

Like those short stories on Zhihu, where military academy graduates go to Africa, using Sun Tzu’s Art of War to guide locals in conquering neighboring tribes and teaching them to grow wheat?

Then getting arrested for speaking Chinese.

[91st Floor] Shining Bright

Hahahahaha, your example is like modern infrastructure building.

[92nd Floor] Your Big Sis is Still Your Big Sis

I’m curious how the author responded.

[93rd Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

The author said, first, she’s afraid of being censored. Whether these ancient politicians could outwit modern people or not, it’s better to solve cases for the public good.

Having such a group solve cold cases would elevate people’s lives in another way.

Second, she admitted her brain isn’t wired for political intrigue.

[94th Floor] Victory Coins Complete

Very honest, I can’t write that either.

[95th Floor] Mouth Mouth

Can’t write +1

[96th Floor]

Thinking about it, having Da Yong’s people handle major cases seems quite fitting.

[97th Floor] Dream of Holding the Sun

Indeed, playing mind games with Da Yong’s ministers, who laid the foundation of a new dynasty, is a joke.

Even seasoned criminals probably wouldn’t stand a chance.

With politicians’ meticulousness, no hidden actions would escape their notice.

[98th Floor] OP

But here’s the question, how to handle modern technology?

Nowadays, everything is computerized and nationally networked. Can they use computers?

Can they use modern forensic tools?

[99th Floor] Dream of Holding the Sun

Right, if ancient people replaced modern staff, it might slow things down, which isn’t good.

But the author must have considered this.

[100th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Yes, in the author’s setting, some Da Yong officials and their emperor time-traveled to modern times, becoming members of a city police department’s criminal investigation team. This team, facing inefficiency, is undergoing reforms, so there’s an adaptation period.

Let’s not debate the scientific plausibility of time travel; it’s already unscientific.

On the first day, the emperor was dumbfounded by his new role as a forensic pathologist.

Yes, a forensic pathologist.

[101st Floor] Want to Stick Close to Emperor Qiao Today

Hahahahaha, why bully our adorable and charming emperor like this?

Being thrust into modern times is hard enough, why make him a forensic pathologist!

[102nd Floor] She Yu

But imagining the emperor’s confusion over his new job is quite thrilling.

[103rd Floor] Fengxiao’s Hangover Cure

Speaking of which, the standard forensic department in Da Yong was established by the emperor.

Before Da Yong, handling corpses was the job of the lowest class.

Even after Emperor Wen of Han abolished the low-class system, turning corpse examination over to proper officials, it still wasn’t highly regarded.

[104th Floor] Governor of Bingzhou

Indeed, the prosperous era of Da Yong, created by the emperor, required clear criminal investigations to standardize laws, making corpses “speak.”

The emperor wouldn’t be completely lost in the criminal investigation department.

Though back then, there weren’t chemical imaging agents or DNA databases, relying on Hua Tuo’s surgical techniques, creating a technological gap with modern times.

[105th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Yes, even a forensic science department was established under Chiyang Medical Academy.

[106th Floor] Cute but Brainless

But… historical context is one thing, practical operation is another.

The emperor should know his responsibilities, but… probably doesn’t know how to perform autopsies (crying cat face).

[107th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

So the emperor ran away.

[108th Floor] Dream of Holding the Sun??????

Ran away? What?

[109th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Upon confirming the forensic department had six pathologists, she used her newfound internet search skills and background knowledge to ask:

Can a forensic pathologist switch to field investigation?

Seeing the answer was yes, but only if there are enough pathologists, she immediately took money, hailed a taxi, and rushed to her superior’s office to request a transfer.

Her reason: To improve department efficiency, she decided to reveal her ancient martial arts skills, applying to switch from forensic pathology to field investigation, to teach those involved in theft, robbery, fraud, and drugs a lesson.

(Especially since she can’t carry a gun, she can surprise attackers.)

[110th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Then, the emperor demonstrated spear techniques. (The ancient kind.)

Using a mop from behind the door.

You can imagine, right?

[111st Floor] Long Live Emperor Wu

Hahahahaha, now I see why you call this a silly story.

This image is too beautiful to bear.

[112nd Floor] Shining Bright

What’s the big deal? If I’m not embarrassed, others will be (putting on filters).

[113rd Floor] Ah Heng’s True Beauty

Emperor! Emperor, what’s wrong with you!

You have no idol baggage, but we readers do!

[114th Floor] Shining Bright

It’s fine, the emperor advised the Yellow Turban Army, so dancing with a mop is nothing (putting on filters +1).

[115th Floor] Jiangliu Huaixu

And logically, this is similar to the emperor traveling and capturing bandits for bounties after abdicating.

[116th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

Just clicked in and saw this recommendation.

I must say, although it sounds embarrassing, it’s written quite heroically.

(Probably because the mop was held to the leader’s neck.)

[117th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Or maybe because the emperor was just faster than Jia Xu in applying.

[118th Floor] Turtle Stew

Jia Xu: ??????

[119th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

Yes, the author is reportedly a Jia Xu hater, hence this plot to show the emperor’s quick adaptation to modern society.

At least faster than Jia Xu.

After Jia Xu’s rehabilitation, she tweaked this plot but mostly kept it. Partly because revising is hard, and partly because she said—

Jia Xu shouldn’t mind being tricked by the emperor once.

Helping the emperor transfer is a form of ruler-subject harmony.

[120th Floor] Fengxiao’s Hangover Cure

Laughing so hard, first time hearing such ruler-subject harmony.

[121st Floor] Farewell My Concubine

Hahahahaha, Jia Xu would jump up from the grave to protest this!

[122nd Floor] Cola Without Ice

How can you bully the emperor’s most trusted minister like this!

[123rd Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

But overall, Jia Xu’s treatment is quite good.

After time-traveling to modern times, Jia Xu became Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing’s superior, only needing to write injury reports.

One examines, one writes, easy to pick up.

As for the emperor and others discovering their identities and transitioning from ancient interrogation to modern criminal investigation, contributing to the story’s second iconic scene.

[124th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

There was a case of telecom fraud needing interrogation, described in the novel as—

[When he was brought into the interrogation room, he had never seen so many police officers, not even when he was arrested.

This definitely wasn’t training new officers.

If ancient three-court trials were still around today, this is what he would have faced.

No, more accurately, a court trial for traitors.]

[125th Floor] Your Big Sis is Still Your Big Sis

“Court trial for traitors,” pfft.

[126th Floor] Knife Knife Knife

Hahahahahahaha, I burst out laughing.

[127th Floor] A Passerby

Sorry, these seven words really paint a picture.

[128th Floor] First in Line for Gossip

Silly story authors, you never disappoint.

[129th Floor] She Yu

Emperor hahahaha, are you really going to be police officers like this?

[130th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

But they really solved the case.

Because these time-travelers can easily act like college students with clear eyes.

And, you never know how much they can lift (dog head)(dog head).

[131st Floor] Mouth Mouth

Got it, mourning for the telecom fraudsters.

Chinese martial arts score big.

[132nd Floor] Jade Tree and Qiong Flowers

Oh no.

Like Hainan’s Public Security Bureau, at most introducing a “Quick Red Tube for alcohol testing, designed for those reeking of alcohol and flushed skin,” showing what young people can bring to the police force, Da Yong’s…①

[133rd Floor] Seven Steps to Poetry

Not bad, future criminals will believe the new generation of police officers are learning martial arts (facepalm)(self-comfort).

[134th Floor] Farewell My Concubine

Once they’re familiar with the process, those generals who could kill with one arrow can start aiming for one-shot kills.

[135th Floor] Governor of Bingzhou

Strategists who could plan meticulously won’t miss any clues related to solving cases.

[136th Floor] Where’s My Ball

Hua Tuo, with modern medicine and forensic anatomy, should have more opportunities. He once suggested opening Cao Cao’s skull to check his migraines, and if not for the emperor’s intervention, he might have tried it under the medical conditions of the time.

[137th Floor] Dream of Holding the Sun

Looking at it this way, the career path in this book sounds promising, taking a mediocre criminal investigation department to the top sounds very fulfilling.

[138th Floor] Shining Bright

Once they’re skilled and have more achievements, Zhaoji and others can showcase their promotional skills, letting everyone appreciate our ancestors’ aesthetics!

[139th Floor] Then Dig Wang Can’s Tomb

This author…








Where is it about being afraid of getting splashed with water? She’s just taking a completely different path!

[140th Floor] Not Eating Hot Pot

Taking the recommendation, I’m going to watch it now!

[141st Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

That’s true, but before the career you mentioned flourished…

They first argued about who should write the final report for this telecom fraud case.

Xi Zhicai: I was His Majesty’s personal scribe when he was still in obscurity. Shouldn’t I be the one to handle such upward communications now?

Wang Can: I am the epitome of documentary literature, ensuring this emerging event is written with twists and turns, vividly and thoroughly.

Cai Zhaoji: The first step of the propaganda window should start with me.

[142nd Floor] Cute and Brainless

So, who ended up writing it?

[143rd Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

His Majesty took it upon himself because, although the above individuals corrected their spoken language, their written language was still in classical Chinese, nearly exposing their time-traveler identities.

And our wise and mighty His Majesty has already adapted.

[144th Floor] Cola Without Ice

Hahahahahahahaha, I’m convinced by this reason.

[145th Floor] OP

Just when I thought the author was going to get serious, she never forgets her original intention of writing a silly story.

[146th Floor]

After all, he is the emperor who most resembles a time traveler so far.

[147th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

I won’t say much about the cases in this book to avoid spoilers, but the latest chapter is already producing anti-drug PSAs.

The style of the cases somewhat references “Forensic Heroes” and “Criminal Investigation Files.”

And do you know what’s the funniest part?

[148th Floor] Not Eating Hot Pot

What, what? (Perking up ears)

[149th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Emperor Taizu transitioned from forensic medicine to external investigations and wasn’t the head of the criminal investigation team at the time.

And the person currently in the position of team leader is Liu Hong.

[150th Floor] Seven Steps to Poetry

6.

[151st Floor] Sunshine Still

Liu Hong? Which Liu Hong? Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong?????

[152nd Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Yes, he’s here, not only having to accept that it’s no longer a society where he can issue orders.

He has to accept that his Han Dynasty was eventually replaced by His Majesty’s Da Yong.

He also has to accept that, upon time-traveling to modern times, he was immediately stripped of power by His Majesty.

The author said, it’s such a pity that Emperor Ling of Han didn’t get to see his Governor of Bingzhou become the Son of Heaven, so we must fulfill this wish and let him see it. (He will be dismissed, not allowed to take credit)

[153rd Floor] Cute and Brainless

The author is eating all the bamboo shoots meant for pandas!!!

[154th Floor] Cola Without Ice

But hahahahaha, it’s quite thrilling.

[155th Floor] Ah Heng, Truly Stunning

This feels a bit restrained, at least Emperor Ling of Han is treated decently.

I once read a book with a reverse time-travel setting called “I Pluck Myself.”

In that book, after His Majesty wrote a time-travel novel set in the Da Yong era and made money, he collaborated with a gaming company to launch a Da Yong gacha game, designing the storyline himself and having the people who time-traveled with him voice the game characters.

While the public praised the voice acting for fitting their imagination of the Da Yong courtiers, someone raised a question—

Why was Emperor Ling of Han, who played a significant role in His Majesty’s early career, voiced by AI?

His Majesty sharply commented: His role was too short.

Netizens agreed: True, five years compared to fifty is really too short.

[156th Floor] OP

If I’m not mistaken, Emperor Ling of Han in this book should also be in modern times. What’s his identity this time?

[157th Floor] Ah Heng, Truly Stunning

A househusband at the He Family Butcher Shop, taking on a side job as a gacha experience officer.

[158th Floor] Kou Kou

Ahahahahahahaha, what is this!

[159th Floor] Governor of Bingzhou

Pfft, sorry, although it’s mean, I couldn’t help but laugh.

[160th Floor] Knife Knife Knife Knife

But thinking about it, he kind of deserves it!

Although His Majesty’s power was taken from him, if he hadn’t insisted on playing the power balance game, the late Han Dynasty wouldn’t have become so fragmented.

I’m not even talking about the later division of the Eastern and Western courts, just during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, how many people died?

[161st Floor] Want to Stick Close to Emperor Qiao Today

Really, if it weren’t for His Majesty turning the tide and firmly suppressing the ambitions of the northern barbarians, I dare say, if the chaos of the late Han had lasted just a bit longer, figures like Liu Bao and Liu Yuan from the Taizong era would definitely have dared to march south.

[162nd Floor] Victory Coins Complete

They even dared to take the surname Liu, you can imagine what that means (rolling eyes)

[163rd Floor] Knife Knife Knife Knife

So let Liu Hong see.

He thought His Majesty was a tool to consolidate Han rule, but in reality, in the face of His Majesty’s strength, all Han forces were paper tigers.

[164th Floor] Sitting on Zhongxuan Tower

I’m dying of laughter, these Da Yong fanfic authors really know how to stir things up.

[165th Floor] Facing Shadows, Three People

Both ancient and modern Da Yong fans are quite good at stirring things up, shoutout to the Poet Immortal.

[166th Floor] Dream of Holding the Sun

“Dreaming of Traveling to Yuanzhao Year One, Writing for Taizu about the Journey to Ye City,” absolutely brilliant.

[167th Floor] Facing Shadows, Three People

Although born a bit late and unable to participate in the major activities of denouncing the Yuan Clan back then, it doesn’t stop me from writing about it in later generations.

What, you say I didn’t see it with my own eyes? It’s okay, I saw it in my dream.

[168th Floor] Ah Heng, Truly Stunning

So what’s wrong with letting Liu Hong live again, just what’s wrong!

This is necessary artistic creation.

[169th Floor] OP

Can I digress a bit?

The “I Pluck Myself” mentioned upstairs, I glanced at the table of contents, it seems to have the establishment of Da Yong Entertainment Company, how is it written?

[170th Floor] Ah Heng, Truly Stunning

Not great, this author hasn’t dealt with the entertainment industry, writing with a vibe of Ye Shu live streaming.

Only the game voice acting part is funny.

[171st Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

I agree, the two books recommended by @Yam and Pork Rib Soup are better, especially the nursing home one.

Because of that book, I really went and asked if I could check into a nursing home early, with a few handsome caregivers (fingers crossed).

[172nd Floor] Victory Coins Complete

And then?

[173rd Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

Sorry, no can do.

But you might consider a convalescent home.

—That was the response!

Don’t think I didn’t hear the suppressed laughter on the other end! I even saw on their official website the next day, on the nursing home’s homepage, a line saying, please choose to check in at an appropriate age, for short video business promotion cooperation, please email /cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c444444447c444444

xxxx@xxx


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(I’m not angry, I’m not angry)

[174th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

But speaking of what Da Yong courtiers could do if they came to modern times…

I can also recommend a short story on Zhihu.

[175th Floor] OP

I was about to laugh at the upstairs experience, but now I just want to say—

Come on, come on (rubbing hands)

[176th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

It’s called “Da Yong Courtiers’ 80-Day Budget Travel Around the World”

Really creative!!!

Although during the Yuanzhao era of Da Yong, Gan Ning and others had completed several overseas voyages, confirming that the Earth is a sphere, with the transportation conditions at the time, a simple sea voyage would take half a year, and land journeys even longer.

So, even if His Majesty traveled around after handing the throne to his daughter, he definitely didn’t cover every place in the world.

Especially—Antarctica and the Arctic, which are still challenging to explore today.

And His Majesty was already of advanced age at the time, so routes like the one Ma Chao and Yan Xing took through the Xuandu Mountains, His Majesty never had the chance to try.

But if they were all in young bodies again, with modern transportation, what would it be like to retrace the world’s territories?

[177th Floor] Cute and Brainless

This theme!!!

[178th Floor] Zhao Zhao

Yeah, letting Emperor Taizu see our beautiful rivers and mountains, the world’s scenery today, is indeed meaningful!

[179th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

Since the article itself is short, I won’t elaborate.

The funniest part is, one segment of the journey followed a National Geographic scientific expedition team.

Mi Zhu with a pained expression: Your Majesty, the cost-effectiveness is really not good, we’re spending twice the planned budget.

His Majesty said, I want to hear more professional commentary.

Guo Jia added, His Majesty doesn’t really want professional commentary, he just wants to hear more sophisticated people praise him.

Because the tour group was called—”Crossing the Tianshan Mountains—Hiking the Ancient Wusun Road.”

[180th Floor] Victory Coins Complete

For history newbies, an explanation.

Wusun—one of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions, under the control of the Protectorate of the Western Regions.

And the Western Regions were completely out of control by the end of the Han Dynasty, reclaimed by Emperor Taizu and his subordinates.

So if this is a hiking group on the Ancient Wusun Road, the experts in the group would definitely mention His Majesty.

[181st Floor] Knife Knife Knife Knife

“More sophisticated people”

Pfft! Guo Jia, don’t expose His Majesty’s little thoughts like that.

[182nd Floor] Fengxiao Brand Hangover Cure

Hahahahahahaha, dying of laughter, is this referencing His Majesty asking his subordinates to praise him as the top strategist?

[183rd Floor] Yan Yan’s Light

But His Majesty just likes to hear his subordinates praise him, what’s wrong with that!

Let him hear it!!!

[183rd Floor] Want to Stick Close to Emperor Qiao Today

Yeah! Let him hear it! If I were there, I could praise him for half a month without repeating!

[184th Floor] Four Seasons Spring Tea with Oreo

(Shrugs) You see, it’s also quite in line with historical derivatives.

[185th Floor] OP

Too fitting, I’m adding it to my favorites.

Actually, before starting this thread, I thought I’d see a bunch of conventional professions, but I didn’t expect it to be so exciting.

[186th Floor]

After all, the people of Da Yong are outstanding enough.

[187th Floor] OP

Yes, talented people won’t be buried no matter where they are.

[188th Floor] OP

So, this will be a long-term thread for book recommendations!

If you find any good themes, please, please share them (heart to everyone)

…

[210th Floor] Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Anyone want to try this book together? (Peeking)

It’s called “I Told You I’m Not a Tomb Raider”

Author’s Note:

① Hainan Police PSA captions

This kind of thing is more fun when briefly mentioned and throwing in jokes, absolutely not writing long 23333, absolutely not.

But forum threads are really fun, originally thought I wasn’t good at them, but it feels okay writing them.

All five forum threads are done (sigh of relief)

Originally wanted to write six to seven, but felt it wasn’t interesting enough so deleted them

Starting to bully the original Three Kingdoms crowd tomorrow.

See you at 9:30 AM, this side story might be a bit longer, involving many characters.