Back to the Great Ming
Synopsis
Zheng Shaopeng, a high school student, dozed off during a history lesson. When he awoke, he discovered that he had changed into the impoverished scholar Yang Lin and had traveled to the Danzhu Dynasty in the history textbook. Initially, Yang Lin struggled to adjust to life in the past, but when he applied contemporary ideas to create a few modest innovations, he won the villagers' affection and eventually discovered a feeling of identity of his own. Yang Lin lived through a time of both internal and exterior unrest, experiencing battles and seeing the agony of the populace. By relying on his knowledge and abilities to acquire access to the court, he eventually oversaw the Danzhu Dynasty's efforts to combat internal corruption and repel formidable adversaries. (Source: bilibili)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys the donghua for its clever protagonist, positive themes, and engaging story. The main criticism is that the story progresses too quickly and they want a greater focus on the characters. Overall, the audience finds the show endearing and engaging.
Strengths
- Cleverness of the protagonist
- Modern knowledge application to solve problems
- Positive portrayal of sibling relationship
- Beneficial changes to society and the lives of the less fortunate
Weaknesses
- Fast-paced story progression
- Desire for more character development