Fengshen Yanyi (Part 2)

Author: Wu Zhenbo
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: In the late Shang Dynasty, King Zhou of Shang was extravagant and tyrannical, leading to widespread public discontent. King Wen of Zhou found the wise Jiang Ziya by the Wei River and relied on him to strengthen the power of the Zhou tribe. After King Wen's death, Jiang Ziya assisted King Wu of Zhou in launching an eastern campaign, defeating the 700,000 Shang army in the Battle of Muye and establishing the Zhou Dynasty. The Chinese classic novel Fengshen Yanyi uses captivating mythological storytelling and exceptional artistic skill to recreate this historical event, becoming another literary masterpiece in China after Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is primarily based on historical facts. Although this novel has a vast market among the Chinese people, it inevitably contains some feudal superstitions and other undesirable elements. To help children learn the historical and literary essence of this book, we have removed many parts of the original text that are unsuitable for young readers. By reading this book, young readers will not only gain an understanding of ancient history but also learn much about literature, military strategy, geography, and other aspects from this classic.