After all, history is a thing of the past, and some historical events and figures are hundreds of years ago, so we can't know what the real history really looks like, only through history books. In fact, many characters in real history are notorious, just because the stories written by later generations for them have been made into TV dramas, and many characters have been beautified or even washed white and become great men. Most viewers who don't know the truth are confused by the plot, thinking that those characters are all good people in history, among which Ji Xiaolan, Mi Yue and Zhu Qizhen are the most misunderstood.

After all, TV plays are all made up by modern people. Although some things are written according to history, they do not really restore historical figures to a large extent. Some characters were originally good people, but they were vilified by TV dramas and then hated by the audience. In contrast, some characters are actually notorious figures, but because of the whitewashing of TV dramas, they are considered by the audience as good people and even especially like them.

Ji Xiaolan is a sketch figure in TV series. Many years ago, he and Zhang Guoli, the actor who played him, were both popular for some time because of the broadcast of a TV series featuring him. In the plot, because of his honesty, there is a strong contrast with the image of a corrupt official in small Shenyang. As an upright official, he usually likes to smoke a cigarette, not lust for beauty, which makes many viewers sit up and take notice.

In fact, Ji Xiaolan in history is not a great man as later generations imagined. The real him is a person who loves beauty the most. Wherever he goes, he will be accompanied by beautiful women. Once Qianlong asked him to go to the palace to do business, and he said that he was not feeling well at night. Because of this, the emperor gave him two maids. I have to say, I believe many people have been cheated by TV dramas. When I was a child, I loved watching this TV series with my parents. I once thought he was a rare good official in the imperial court. Now it seems that TV plays are really just entertainment.

A few years ago, The Legend of Mi Yue starring Sun Li was welcomed by many audiences. Although I didn't finish the play at that time, I also think that Mi Yue is a smart woman. In the play, she was loved by the emperor for her wisdom and beauty, and often made suggestions for the emperor. Many people lamented her cleverness, but they were also moved by her friendship with Yiqu.

Historically, Mi Yue was actually the Empress Xuan of the Qin Dynasty, and her ability even surpassed that of Cixi. She not only controlled the affairs of the state, but also made the country in a mess, especially her private life, which was simply unsightly. She invited King Yiqu to the palace, not only gave birth to his child, but also killed him for her own rights, which was extremely fierce.

Ming Yingzong is also a whitewashed figure in TV series. In real history, he was an extremely selfish emperor. He not only dug his brother's grave, but also killed the hero. Because of him, the Ming Dynasty almost perished. He looked perfect in the TV series, but he was actually beautified.

There are advantages and disadvantages in beautifying historical figures in TV dramas. It is necessary to be seen positively by the public, but it is not advisable to tamper with history or even mislead the audience completely. I don't know what you think.