Zhuge Liang, Stories of Famous Figures Throughout Chinese History, Painting Series

Author: Liu Rui
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Throughout the long history of China's millennia-old civilization, numerous renowned figures have emerged, including thinkers, politicians, military strategists, scientists, educators, writers, and medical scholars. They followed the course of history, stood at the forefront of their respective eras, harbored grand ideals, and with broad perspectives, wise minds, and far-sighted vision, examined history, observed society, and acted as role models. Some dedicated themselves to national and ethnic unity, others innovated and broke new ground, some invented and created, some nurtured talented individuals, some wrote literary works, and some saved lives and cured illnesses. Unafraid of difficulties, they upheld truth, pursued knowledge diligently, dared to explore, and some even sacrificed their lives, demonstrating a strong sense of social responsibility and historical mission. They made significant contributions to social progress and the development of Chinese civilization. They are the elite and pride of the Chinese nation, and the achievements they created are an invaluable spiritual treasure. To enable young people to absorb rich historical wisdom, enhance national pride, confidence, cohesion, patriotism, and comprehensively improve their qualities, and consciously link their futures to the destiny of the nation and the country, we have compiled and published the "Illustrated Series of Stories About Famous Figures in Chinese History." In this series, we introduce these historical figures to a broad readership, especially young people, in the form of picture books with both text and illustrations. We believe everyone will love them.
Zhuge Liang, styled Kongming, was a political strategist and statesman during the Three Kingdoms period. He served as the Prime Minister of Shu Han. Based on historical facts, this book uses concise text and vivid illustrations to showcase Zhuge Liang's remarkable achievements in assisting Liu Bei in establishing the Shu Han regime, governing with diligence, ruling Shu and its military according to law, implementing clear rewards and punishments, strategizing in battles, promoting land reclamation, developing the economy, and improving relations with ethnic groups in the southwest. It also highlights his exceptional wisdom, loyalty to the nation, impartiality in judgment, and integrity. Zhuge Liang was deeply beloved by the people and soldiers of Shu.