Description

After the Song-Xia Qingli Peace Treaty, the Great Song Dynasty experienced a period of relative peace. Emperors Renzong and Yingzong adhered to ancestral laws, safeguarding the nation. However, behind the facade of prosperity, the nation’s financial resources were depleting, and customs were on the decline. Perhaps it was a time that could not avoid change. . . This work aims to provide an in-depth interpretation of Song Dynasty history. While some artistic materials may be subject to future replacement, the historical storyline, apart from certain artistic liberties, endeavors to align closely with historical records. The author welcomes corrections from readers for any significant deviations. With limited personal ability, the author hopes for the opportunity to learn, accumulate knowledge, and grow together with readers. The current version focuses on the bureaucratic path, involving various gameplay elements grounded in historical research: Imperial Examination Gameplay: Random questions are drawn from actual Song Dynasty provincial and palace examination papers. Case-Solving Gameplay: Cases involve real historical incidents, mostly sourced from the “Minggong Shupan Qingming Ji. ” Trade and Commerce Gameplay: Intra-China trade, a distinctive feature of the Song Dynasty, serves as a crucial means for the imperial court to regulate resource distribution. Book Writing Gameplay: Drawing inspiration from the “Quan Song Wen, ” the game aims to capture the intellectual world of Song Dynasty literati. Canal Transportation Gameplay: With the Northern Song capital in Kaifeng, canal transportation is vital, closely tied to the lifeline of the Great Song. Maritime Trade Gameplay: The rise of maritime trade during the Song and Yuan Dynasties created substantial wealth for the nation. The game reflects the people’s understanding of foreign countries from Zhao Rushi’s “Zhu Fan Zhi. ” The author considers the Xianfeng Reform a turning point in ancient Chinese history. With the collapse of the rent-grain system from the late Tang to the Five Dynasties, the Zhao Song Dynasty ended the chaotic situations of the Five Dynasties. Focusing on the pursuit of material enjoyment and personal wealth accumulation, people urgently needed new thoughts and laws to establish a new order. Emperor Shenzong and Wang Anshi attempted to establish an outwardly robust government but ultimately failed. Song learning gradually shifted, and Zhu Xi’s philosophy took the lead, marking a shift towards introspection in later civilizations. If the Xianfeng Reform were to happen again, how would it reshape Song Dynasty academia? The game includes nearly a hundred short stories from “Yi Jian Zhi. ” The author has a fondness for “Yi Jian Zhi. ” Hong Mai dedicated his life to this book. Having experienced the fall of the Northern Song in his youth, he served in the Southern Song for over fifty years, accumulating rich experiences. The book, despite its supernatural elements, holds significant historical value, reflecting the spiritual world and living conditions of people a thousand years ago. Based on player choices and the final attributes of the nation, the game will have multiple endings.