Absurd Historical Scenes: An Authentic Record of Northern Expeditionary Force's Official Reputation and Superstitions

Author: Liu Bingrong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Is it historical fact? Is it a fictional account? Is it a playful interpretation? Opinions vary. It is both knowledgeable in history and insightful in events, serving as both entertainment and a wake-up call. When the fake appears real, the real seems fake; when seriousness is humorous, humor becomes serious. During the Beiyang period, many warlords and political figures believed in superstitions. When facing major political, military, or life events, or when making significant decisions, they often resorted to activities like Feng Shui divination, (BaZi) astrology, and fortune-telling. This book recounts the absurd stories of these warlords and political figures. Although these stories are not part of official history, they are not purely fictional either; they are all based on factual evidence. By reading this book, readers can not only gain insights into the conflicts among various interest groups during the Beiyang period and the other side of the spiritual world of warlords and politicians but also be warned about the absurdity and delusion of superstitions in modern society.