First Governor of Taiwan, Liu Mingchuan

Author: Zhang Xiaotian
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: In 1884, the Sino-French War broke out, and Liu Mingchuan was employed by the Qing government. After the war's victory, he was appointed as the Governor of Taiwan. The novel takes this as a, describing Liu Mingchuan's legendary story of resisting French invasion, defending Taiwan, and developing Taiwan, presenting readers with a vivid and grand historical panorama. While telling people that a strong nation can defend itself, the author vividly narrates the deep bond between the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, revealing the inseparable and indissociable ties between Taiwan and the mainland of China. It contains the major theme that Taiwan is an integral part of China, powerfully exposing the fallacies of separatist elements and holding significant practical and historical importance.
After the Sino-French War broke out in 1884, Liu Mingchuan was employed by the Qing government and appointed as the Governor of Taiwan after the war. The novel takes this as a, describing Liu Mingchuan's legendary story of resisting French invasion, defending Taiwan, and developing Taiwan. Through the portrayal of Liu Mingchuan as a strategist and military leader, his deep, as well as the setbacks, misfortunes, pains, and regrets he encountered, the novel authentically recreates the complex historical and social environment, allowing readers to gain historical knowledge and broaden their experiences. Through a mysterious and enthralling storyline, the work reveals the little-known personality of Liu Mingchuan. Liu Mingchuan successfully implemented reforms in Taiwan, earning the title of "Father of Modernization in Taiwan" and "Pioneer of Industrialization," despite facing opposition, slander, and envy from some officials both inside and outside the court at the time. This cannot dim his brilliance.
While telling people that a strong nation can defend itself, the author vividly narrates the deep bond between the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the close relationship between Taiwan and the mainland of China. The entire book is grand in scope, with a roller-coaster plot,, brilliant dialogue, and profound themes, making it a work of excellent ideological, artistic, and aesthetic value.