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The rise and fall of Gongsun Zan [Three Kingdoms]
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When people think of Gongsun Zan in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, many immediately associate him with Liu Bei, as the two were classmates under the famed scholar Lu Zhi. Though their relationship was that of schoolmates, Gongsun Zan never achieved the same legendary status as Liu Bei—largely because Luo Guanzhong, the author…
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The emperor’s escape [Three Kingdoms]
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In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the imperial capital Chang’an fell under the control of warlords Li Jue and Guo Si, former generals of Dong Zhuo who had seized power after his assassination. By 195 AD, however, their alliance had crumbled into bitter rivalry.
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The reconciliation of Li Jue and Guo Si [Three Kingdoms]
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As tensions between Li Jue and Guo Si escalated, their covert rivalry erupted into open warfare. In March 195 AD, the conflict reached a critical point: Li Jue seized Emperor Xian of Han as a hostage, while Guo Si retaliated by detaining the imperial ministers.
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The dual image of Tao Qian: Fiction vs. History [Three Kingdoms]
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, as a historical novel, blends historical events with literary imagination and fictions. Authored by Luo Guanzhong, it dramatizes figures like Liu Bei as the paragon of benevolence, Guan Yu as the embodiment of loyalty, and Zhang Fei as the epitome of bravery.
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The rift and final break between Li Jue and Guo Si [Three Kingdoms]
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Originally, Li Jue and Guo Si shared a close bond. They were both native to Liang Province and had served under Dong Zhuo for many years. When defeated Lü Bu using the guerrilla tactics of Peng Yue, and captured Chang’an, they seized control of the Han court. Li Jue often hosted grand banquets for…