Classical Chinese Novel Popular Library -- The Full Story of Yue Fei

Author: Qian Cai
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
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 celebrated for thousands of years. The Shuo Yue Quan Chuan (Complete Story of Yue Fei), produced 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 pinnacle of Yue Fei's story. This book vividly portrays Yue Fei's loyalty, Qin Hui's treachery, and Wuzhu's ruthlessness, passionately praising Yue Fei and his Yue family army's spirit of loyalty, resistance against enemies, and patriotism in protecting their homeland. It also condemns Qin Hui and other treacherous officials for their betrayal, surrender, and cruel persecution of loyal and virtuous people. 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, willingly sacrificing himself without complaint—this is the very reason that has moved countless readers for thousands of years. Zhu Gao is a straightforward, honest, and brave but reckless hero, resembling the Lü Dongbin-style (martial hero from folklore); yet he always turns misfortune into good fortune, making him a lucky general. This uniquely characterized figure is deeply beloved by people.