The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 3 Ode to the Great Ming Dynasty (from "Heavenly Questions")
This song is an adaptation of the later poem "Jade Plate".

At that time, Shen Shandeng felt a chill run down his spine whenever the Spring Festival Gala aired.

Even ten or twenty years from now, songs like this will still be rare.

Every time I listen to it, I'm deeply moved!

He put a lot of effort into adapting "The Moon Plate" into "Ode to the Great Ming Dynasty".

"Sun and moon, why do you hang above the rooftops? Why do you shine your light so freely? Why are you sometimes blazing and sometimes cool? Sometimes together and sometimes hidden?"

Asking curious questions from a child's perspective.

Then the melody gradually intensifies.

"Have you ever been stained by the frost of Nanjing? Have you ever shone your light on the northern deserts, shooting down the heavenly wolf? Have you ever witnessed Hongwu wielding his spear to restore order to the nine directions?"

The question is about the sun and moon in the sky, which illuminate the history of Ming Dynasty China.

It is the Great Ming China, not the Ming Dynasty.

Throughout history, all dynasties have identified themselves as China. The Ming Dynasty, however, never referred to itself as the Ming Dynasty or the Great Ming; it was always China.

Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, rose from the ruins of the Chinese nation and emerged from the devastation. He single-handedly held up the collapsed world and restored order to order.

A true national hero!
The lyrics are "Broken armor transforms into spring river".

It does not blame itself, nor does it view unification as a cycle.

This is also true; unification, especially unification with high legitimacy, can be followed by a hundred or two hundred years of peace.

It can nurture endless vitality and iterate technology.

At the same time, it also aligns with the Chinese philosophical tradition of "turning swords into plowshares" and the pursuit of "harmony".

Destruction is never the goal, but merely a means.

"The Ming Dynasty continues its glorious chapter! The magnificent sacred flame illuminates the eight wastelands!"

It was like a sword being drawn from its sheath; the innocent child's voice evoked a feeling of crashing waves.

Then comes "The Great Ming Dynasty, the Great Ming Dynasty, the red flags are fluttering in the wind!"

It creates a sense of the intersection of time and space.

The "Red Flag" can be seen as the Red Turban Army at the end of the Yuan and the beginning of the Ming dynasties, or as the red flag of modern history.

If Zhu Yuanzhang brought the Chinese nation back from old age to its prime, there was another person who achieved rejuvenation after China was shattered and fragmented by foreign powers who suppressed their respective regimes.

Not only does it reverse aging, it also transforms one's entire being.

Defeat the strongest in the world with a fresh start!
From national salvation and survival, to the destruction of the country and the extinction of the race, to the tripartite division of the world!
A plot that even fantasy novels wouldn't dare to write has actually happened.

Of course, this agreement was not accidental.

"Summon the Kunpeng bird, and let it spread its wings to the nine heavens."

It adapted from "Free and Easy Wandering" and also from "Nian Nu Jiao: Birds' Dialogue" which says, "The Kunpeng spreads its wings, soaring ninety thousand miles, stirring up the whirlwind."

It symbolizes soaring to new heights.

The song then transitions to the second section.

"Which is more powerful, the cast iron armor or the fire-breathing dragon?"

Cast iron armor refers to the forging process, while flintlock firearms refer to firearms and cannons.

It symbolizes the world's strongest military and technological power.

It also represents the forward movement of the timeline, where the scars of war, after "broken armor turning into spring river," were finally healed by the resilience of civilization.

On the basis of unity, stability, and peace, more advanced technologies were developed.

Which is more magnificent, the Yongle Encyclopedia or Zheng He's treasure ships?

From the Hongwu Emperor to the Yongle Emperor, both the Yongle Manuscript and Zheng He's treasure ships were brilliant cultural achievements of their time.

It possesses both literary and martial talents.

Moreover, unlike other civilizations, the great voyages and geographical discoveries of Ming China did not bring about colonization, plague, or massacres.

They went to see for themselves and found that the Ming Dynasty was indeed not as good as their own.

If we examine it further...

The Ming Dynasty China had the capability for great sea voyages and had already established a certain technological foundation, which was not achieved through the plundering of other peoples and territories.

That is, technological progress can be achieved without colonial plunder and massacre.

The voyages of Zheng He to the Western Ocean and the great geographical discoveries of the West form a stark contrast.

By examining the motivations, processes, and outcomes, it completely refutes the Western narrative that "colonial plunder brought about modern technology regardless of the circumstances."

It also broke the hierarchy of contempt that held that pirates were superior to farmers and that maritime civilization was superior to agricultural civilization.

Of course, this is also true. The subject of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean is of profound significance. This was the first great geographical discovery. However, the Western-centric view of history was rampant and the West was too powerful, so that descendants could not give their ancestors a proper name.

At the same time, they represent two civilizations, logics, paths, and models.

To make a good film, one must expose the hypocrisy of the West, have the will to overthrow the Western narrative, and showcase a completely different civilization; otherwise, it will be difficult to make a good film.

"Sun and moon, what bloodline has saved the world since the Tang, Yu, and Xia dynasties?"

This created a historical echo.

The "Three Dynasties of Tang, Yu, and Dali" refers to the three periods of Yao, Shun, and Yu in ancient China, representing a profound cultural orthodoxy and continuity.

On the one hand, the Ming Dynasty believed itself to be the most legitimate dynasty after the Tang, Yu, and Xia dynasties. On the other hand, it also believed that the lineage of Chinese history could be traced back to "the source of Chinese civilization, the era of sage kings".

And they are all true, not just stories.

"May our mountains and rivers be rebuilt, may our land be free from sorrow!"

It highlights the historical significance of the Ming Dynasty, reconstructs the landscape, and adds a sense of historical weight.

The song, besides its passionate tone, also carries a hint of questioning.

This question is directed at the universe, at the sun and moon, and at the present moment.

after all.

The land still has a gap, and the nation is not yet complete.

Therefore, the following text follows.

"Sun and moon, sun and moon, does the heavenly palace hold the answer? When will the dragon return to the dust? When will the rooster crow its unfinished poem?"

The return of the dragon and the crowing of the rooster are, in essence, about one question: when will the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation be realized?

Combined with the preceding text "Three Dynasties of Tang, Yu, and Xia turned the tide," it carries the weight of history and the spirit of perseverance;

The resolute declaration: "The mountains and rivers will be rebuilt, and the nation will be free from strife."

And the unwavering determination expressed later in the text, "Reaching for the stars!"

All of these questions, directed at heaven and earth, ancestors and history, are not expressions of bewilderment and helplessness, but rather of anticipation for the future, filled with fearless exploration and pride.

Dragon's stay in shallow waters is only temporary!

The unfinished poem will surely be completed!

"The Great Ming Dynasty, the Great Ming Dynasty, upholds the Heavenly Mandate! The glorious sacred fire illuminates the eight wastelands!"

At this point, the chorus erupts again, even more magnificent than the first time, showcasing the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty.

"The Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, this land has been rejuvenated! The red sun shines on the land, and all generations will be bathed in its morning light!"

The phrase "The Red Sun Shines Over China" has become a historical echo.

"May all generations be bathed in the morning sun" is a beautiful wish, and also an ongoing response.

In the agricultural era, Chinese civilization was able to achieve peace for a hundred or two hundred years. In the materially abundant industrial era, with the wisdom of China, it can achieve peace and well-being for a thousand or two thousand years, or even longer.

The peaceful environment of Ming Dynasty China led to technological progress, making it the world's leading nation.

Industrial China should be stronger.

From the perspective of Western capitalist logic, it seems to have reached its limit, but from the perspective of the East, it has only just begun.

In the agricultural era, China's living standards were at a lower limit that could reach the upper limit of other regions. Did the industrial era reach that level?
In the agricultural era, China struggled against the elements, and generations of people worked to manage its rivers.

In the industrial age, have the mountains been moved? Have the seas been filled in? Has the Yellow River, that disobedient mother, become a responsible mother?

We can't keep doing the same thing in the industrial age, where we randomly elbowed our own children during the agricultural era. That would be a waste of development!
As for the anxiety about Japanese books created by certain people.

A defeated nation without sovereignty doesn't deserve it!
The chorus then erupts again.

"The Great Ming Dynasty, the Great Ming Dynasty, upholds the Heavenly Mandate! The glorious sacred fire illuminates the eight directions! The Great Ming Dynasty, the Great Ming Dynasty, this land has been rejuvenated! The red sun shines on the divine land, and all generations will be bathed in its morning light!"

Even more determined, as if in harmony with heaven and earth, emotions reached their peak!

Only the children's voices remained, gathering and converging into the strongest sound, like the clanging of metal, leaving behind a resolute, determined, and proud chorus.

"Great Ming! Great Ming! Hey! Great Ming!"

Like the final bugle call of a battle, its echo reverberates through the sky.

Shen Shandeng aims to open the door to the film industry with "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Return of the Sun and Moon," and "The Return of the Sun and Moon: Ode to the Ming Dynasty" must fully embody the spirit of cinema.

Only by shocking everyone, especially Han Sanping, will there be a chance.

Therefore, he wanted this song to sound powerful and moving.

Then, the clear and melodious children's choir sang, touching the heart directly.

Hearing the request to "do it again," it seemed like a success!
The laptop media player had finished playing, but the impact of the sound lingered.

As the last note faded, its lingering echo reverberated in the small conference room.

　I originally planned to update a long chapter at 12 PM tomorrow, but a reader reminded me that I'll update one chapter after midnight, and then another at 12 PM tomorrow. After that, updates will be at 12 PM; the readership data will be better then. Updates will become shorter chapters; there are too few chapters now, shorter chapters seem more substantial.

　　As the old saying goes, good things don't come true, but bad things do.

　　I designed the marketing plot for the novel, and it was heavily criticized, making me experience my darkest moment. Then, reality really hit me hard.

　　I haven't slept well these past few days, mainly because I have so many things to do. I was just about to reach the climax of writing 100,000 words when I had to stop.

　　I barely slept yesterday, managing to write over 12,000 words and get the beginning done. I can't stop updating during the new book period, and I don't have any traffic right now. I can only manage to reach 100,000 words and see if there's any chance for intelligent promotion.

　　I woke up to find that when it rains, it pours – I caught a bad bout of the flu, and my throat was sore while I was sleeping. It's probably because I've been too tired these past few days, and my immune system is weakened.

　　Everyone should take good care of their health; the bad flu hasn't gone away yet.

　　Lianhua Qingwen is effective. I take two pills at a time without water, and then I feel a cool sensation in my trachea, which makes me feel much better.

　　Finally, good things come to those who wait. After rewriting, I feel it's better than the previous version. The main issue was the awkwardness of trying to win awards overseas. Now we're going straight to work on it, and I'm confident about the later parts of the story.

　　After this chapter, the explanatory chapters will be removed to avoid affecting new readers. Please continue reading.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)