Mentors Around the Chinese Emperors (Complete 10 Volumes)

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Publisher: Shanghai Pudong Electronic Publishing House
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Features: The times change, and the world transforms. Throughout the vicissitudes of Chinese history, a series of heroes and geniuses have left a lasting legacy. The emperors Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi, as well as the sages Tang Zong and Song Zong, were indeed worth celebrating and mourning. However, they possessed the vision to recognize talent and the ability to utilize people wisely. Around them gathered a group of loyal ministers and capable advisors, truly admirable yet pitiable!
Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty unified the realm and rose to power. Strategically, he relied on Zhang Liang for planning and decisive victories, while militarily, he depended on Han Xin to clear the path and crush all opposition. It was thanks to Zhuge Liang's "divine strategy" that Liu Bei was able to ascend the throne and establish the "Three Kingdoms," a divided realm. Moreover, it was because of Zhuge Liang's "selfless dedication until death" that Shu Han was governed into a prosperous and culturally rich "Land of Abundance."
The "supreme hero" Genghis Khan, with the assistance of Yeshe Khutagha, achieved "unconquered battles and invincible victories," expanding China's territory to its historical zenith. Those who "worried for the nation" and "served with unwavering loyalty" were undoubtedly the pillars of the state and the foundation of China. If they wavered, the nation would be in peril. Yet, as the saying goes, "When the birds are gone, the bow is hidden; when the rabbits are dead, the hounds are cooked." Meritorious ministers and loyal advisors were often the tragic protagonists.
After Liu Bang ascended the throne, he grew wary of his unstable position and was eventually assassinated by the very who had risked and sacrificed so much for him. Yue Fei, who "served with unwavering loyalty," tirelessly fought to reclaim lost lands and welcome the "two lords" back to the capital, yet was unjustly executed on trumped-up charges of treason. Lin Zexu, who destroyed opium at Humen and resisted invasion, was instead exiled to Ili—truly a case of "those who excel too much may face danger, and those who achieve too much may receive no reward."
This book begins with the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods and extends to the fall of the Qing Dynasty, covering thousands of years. It comprehensively collects historical records of advisors, vividly portraying their lives, deeds, and thoughts, praising their political wisdom and military prowess as well as their unique personal charm. At the same time, it criticizes their acts of self-preservation, moral decline in their later years, and even their descent into greed and corruption. It also exposes the treacherous behavior of corrupt officials. It is an outstanding read with profound insights and elegant prose, as well as a rare collectible masterpiece!
A beautiful CD is included with the book!