Fengshen Yanyi (Part 1)

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 resentment among the people. King Wen of Zhou found the wise man 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 following Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is primarily based on historical facts. Although this novel has a broad market among the Chinese people, it inevitably contains some outdated feudal superstitions and other undesirable elements. To help young readers learn the historical and literary essence of this book, we have removed many parts of the original text that are unsuitable for children. By reading this book, young readers will not only gain an understanding of ancient history but also learn valuable knowledge in various fields such as literature, military strategy, geography, and more from this classic.