Romance of the Three Kingdoms

In fact, it is not necessarily an insight to prove whether popular romance novels have ever been popular with historical materials. Because it is a popular romance novel, it should be welcomed and circulated by the people at most. Although some people like it at the level of profound knowledge, it is not as extensive as the people. Luo Guanzhong wrote Romance of the Three Kingdoms, mostly from the folk storyteller population, and compiled it into a book, so it is not easy to find historical proof, because the storyteller said that the story is a kind of discourse, and then disappeared. The best proof can only be found in the folk circulation of the story and the evaluation of the characters in the novel.

Take two people to illustrate: Guan Yu, who was only a member of Liu Bei's staff in history, was mythical after the transformation of the romance of the Three Kingdoms. He is not only Liu Bei's elder brother, but also an invincible hero. He is loyal, honest, frank and upright. As we all know, Wen Jiu beheaded Hua Xiong, slaughtered Yan Liang and Wen Chou, rode thousands of miles alone, and fell to Han instead of Cao. Although it is not a true story in history, everyone is sure that this is what he did; Another example is Zhuge Liang. When it comes to him, no one does not admire him, because he is really a rare talent. He knows everything, knows astronomy and geography, can measure the weather (more accurate than today's weather forecast), can borrow the east wind, and can light a seven-star lamp to pray for extending his life (if Wei Yan hadn't kicked it out, he might have saved the victory). Six trips to Qishan turned out to be an act of god, and Sima Yi dragged him to death. Death can still scare Sima Yi. The only historical facts that really exist in history are the inventions of eight arrays, wooden oxen and horses, and even crossbows. But speaking of which, who will change the deep-rooted worship of him?

True history is not as romantic as a novel, and people are more willing to believe it, which is enough to see how much influence this novel has on people. Zhou Yu, a poor young hero in Dongwu, was originally an excellent man, but history can never erase people's views on him. These are the new images of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms after its deeds of remoulding the people. People affirmed these images as if they really existed. Need I say more about the popularity of this novel? Most historical materials praise the feudal ruling class, not necessarily as pure as the people's thoughts.

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