Mao Zonggang's Criticism of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" consists of 120 chapters, depicting the rise and fall of the Wei, Shu, and Wu kingdoms. The story begins with the Yellow Turban Rebellion at the end of the Han Dynasty and ends with the unification of the Western Jin Dynasty, spanning nearly a century. The novel opens with the despotic reign of the late Han Dynasty, leading to the people's suffering and the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. The book then delves into the chaotic struggles between various factions during the suppression of the peasant uprising: First, seventeen feudal lords united to attack Dong Zhuo, resulting in his death. Then, Cao Cao, using the emperor as a pretext to command the other vassals, defeated Yuan Shao, conquered the Wuhuan in the north, pacified the north, and advanced southward. Finally, Sun Quan and Liu Bei united against Cao Cao and defeated him at Chibi, laying the foundation for the Three Kingdoms period. Wars continued between the three kingdoms, with varying victories and defeats, until they all ultimately surrendered to the Western Jin Dynasty. With a comprehensive vision, author Luo Guanzhong weaves together the complex characters and events spanning nearly a century, presenting a clear and logical narrative that unfolds the profound historical transformations of an era.

2024-01-01

岳麓书社

1607

9787553819617