Writing a script now means knowing how to write a script.

So, Xu Lin watched a scriptwriting tutorial video that had the highest likes, and after watching it, Xu Lin already had a clear understanding of script creation.

"Next step is to write a script to practice!"

Time: Ten fifty.

In Xu Lin's dorm, people usually don't go to sleep until one or two in the morning.

He looked at the video, it doesn't affect.

"Let me think, what kind of script should I write?"

Xu Lin opened the ranking of domestic TV dramas for 2025.

"Chess Master" "When the Geese Return"...

He hasn't seen them, and Xu Lin doesn't watch TV dramas.

What about earlier? What are the classic TV dramas?

"Raging Storm" "In the Name of the People" "The Great Ming Dynasty 1566"...

Speaking of it, the genres of domestic TV dramas are still quite rich. Besides some historical romance and modern romance aimed at women, there are also historical dramas, suspense dramas, crime dramas, etc.

"Historical romance, modern romance?"

"Pass!"

Xu Lin thinks these two types of dramas are eye-searing, men don't even take a glance at them.

What about "Raging Storm", "In the Name of the People" type?

Xu Lin feels they have potential, but when he thinks about it carefully, he can't write this kind of genre. Mainstream direction, justice inevitably triumphs over evil, shrinking Xu Lin's room for operation, so it's not interesting.

"Considering my talent, to fully utilize it, I need to choose a brilliant theme, and it can't be a realistic theme, otherwise it might not pass censorship."

Xu Lin thought of "The Great Ming Dynasty 1566".

Xu Lin has watched this show.

He wants to create a similar theme, that is, historical power struggle drama.

Recently Xu Lin has been reading the "Twenty-Four Histories", feeling a bit itchy.

But Xu Lin also doesn't write realistic history, because the framework is already there and can't be altered realistically, his room for operation is too small.

So, Xu Lin wants to write an alternate history.

Alternate history, inherently has potential, as long as the script is good. For instance, "Joyful Years" is this type of drama, but in terms of power struggle, it pales too far in comparison to something like "The Great Ming Dynasty 1566".

"Then I'll write an alternate historical power struggle drama!"

Just as Xu Lin had this thought, a long-awaited prompt appeared.

Huh?

[Your scriptwriting journey +.]

?

[Mission can be triggered: Script Sub-Quest—God of Power Struggle Drama.]

[Note: Create a sensational power struggle drama that sanctifies you, mission deadline one and a half years, can obtain a random grand reward.]

Unexpectedly, a new sub-quest was unlocked, Xu Lin felt a bit surprised.

Previously, Xu Lin already had two sub-quests, one academic excellence sub-quest, one songwriting sub-quest, and now there's another script sub-quest.

"Since that's the case, then I'll settle on power struggle drama!"

Xu Lin no longer hesitated.

He thought for a moment, and inspiration surged.

First is an ancient style drama, and it's alternate history, so Xu Lin set this dynasty as the Jing Dynasty, specifically referencing the bureaucratic system and societal system settings of the Tang Dynasty.

However, these are not important, just basic issues, because this makes it easier to integrate into this world.

Protagonist?

In a group-cast drama, a protagonist isn't necessary, Xu Lin didn't want to set a protagonist either. He believes everyone can be the protagonist; he needs everyone to shine, even without heroes and villains, only stances.

In real history, is there a strict division between hero and villain?

No, there isn't.

It's just like when you think about yourself, are you a good person or a bad person? The answer is, you are neither a good person nor a bad person, but similarly, you can be a good person or a bad person, because goodness and evil lie in a momentary thought, also because a person's stand determines their perspective.

Therefore, Xu Lin wants to emphasize one thing, which is the complexity of human nature.

A well-rounded character must possess complex human nature. For instance, a certain big corrupt official might have been a clear-hearted youth full of idealistic ambition in his younger years, but as time passes, he is influenced by the surrounding environment, ultimately becoming a scoundrel.

But similarly, he was once a youth full of ideals, so he might retain a shred of conscience, which is the complexity of human nature.

This is because purely evil people and purely saintly people are as rare as a treasure, but the complex masses of the common folk are everywhere, each person can be a good person, likewise each person can be scum, depending on how this person chooses actively or passively.

Xu Lin is working on a historical power struggle drama this time, which is very realistic.

What is the story?

It's about the old Emperor of the Jing Dynasty who's about to pass away, but he has three sons, each representing three different factions.

Additionally, the old Emperor hasn't established a Crown Prince.

He's an extremely cold-blooded political monster, turning a blind eye, wanting to see which of his sons can emerge victorious in the struggle, even if they kill each other.

Thus, the story revolves around the struggle of the three Princes, which are essentially three factions.

Simultaneously, to increase the story's conflict, Xu Lin also has to set up the specific personalities and configurations of the three Princes.

The Eldest Prince's personality charm is maxed, the most capable, considered most eligible to succeed the old Emperor and rule the world, also possessing a team of progress-seeking talents.

The Second Prince is drenched in ambition, ruthless, desires dominion over the world, and has everything.

The Third Prince is indifferent to the throne, the least capable of the three, but he's naturally saintly, with a grand dream of ensuring every people in the country have enough food and clothes.

The three Princes each have their factions and representative figures.

The three factions openly and stealthily vie, with turbulent undercurrents.

The story unfolds here.

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