The Story of Yue Fei

Author: Qian Caijin Feng
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The story of Yue Fei, a famous general of the Southern Song Dynasty, who was loyal to his country and died a wrongful death, has been widely told for thousands of years. The "Shuo Yue Quan Chuan" (Complete Story of Yue Fei), which originated during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, is the most accomplished work in the "Shuo Yue" series of novels and can be regarded as the culmination of the Yue Fei story. This book vividly portrays "Yue Fei's loyalty, Qin Hui's treachery, and Wuzhu's ruthlessness," enthusiastically praising Yue Fei and his Yue family army's spirit of loyalty, resistance to enemies, and patriotism in protecting their homeland, while condemning Qin Hui and other treacherous officials for their betrayal, selling out the country, and harming loyal individuals. Yue Fei was extraordinary in bravery and wisdom, embodying loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and devotion to his country. For the sake of "loyalty," he placed his life and family in danger, bravely sacrificing himself without complaint—this is the very reason that has moved countless readers for thousands of years. Zhu Gao is straightforward, honest, and brave but also reckless and, a hero like Li Kui; yet he always turns misfortune into good fortune, making him a lucky general. This uniquely characterized figure is deeply beloved by people.