殘唐五代史演義傳 By: Guanzhong Luo (1330?-1400?)
Guanzhong Luo's 殘唐五代史演義傳 is a captivating historical novel that depicts the tumultuous events of the late Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties period in China. The author masterfully weaves together elements of romance, political intrigue, and warfare to create a rich and complex narrative that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. The characters in the novel are well-developed and each plays a significant role in the story. From the ambitious warlords and cunning court officials to the brave warriors and loyal concubines, the cast of characters is diverse and multi-dimensional. The plot is filled with twists and turns, betrayals and alliances, making it a truly thrilling read. Luo's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the historical setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of ancient China. The author's writing style is clear and engaging, making the complex historical events easy to follow. Overall, 殘唐五代史演義傳 is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history and literature. It is a well-crafted novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Chinese history. Highly recommended. First Page: 第一回孫待詔史記世系　　按宋待制孫甫史論：　　子丑乾坤判，惟寅人所生。聖君開至治，賢相在新民。　　三王惟尚德，五帝盡施仁。唐虞民物阜，湯武放誅民。　　春秋因魯史，孔子道難行。德衰征伐尚，風漓治亂循。　　圖王人罕見，尚霸眾爭橫。秦強吞六國，漢杰羨三人。　　東西二百四，吳魏蜀三分。五季相循並，君臣迭亂爭。　　一朝征戰起，藩鎮坐皇庭。世祖承平治，太宗起義兵。　　遼夷皆拱服，怙冒盡稱臣。胡虜入中國，宮中開禍門。　　祿山方被掃，巢賊又侵凌。天意除奸暴，否泰本相循。　　賡歌記遺蹟，傳記最分明。　　歌之不足，復賦之以律云：　　唐虞三代皆崇德，降自春秋治不攏　　擾擾兵戈無義戰，紛紛謀利詐相攻。　　漢祛秦暴真天命，唐統華夷雜霸功。　　禍亂若無安祿兆，黃巢焉敢亂僖宗。　　此後單道隋煬帝開汴河，天下群雄並起，六十四處煙塵反亂，十八處擅改年號。　　遼東李密、江南蕭銑、幽州劉隆真、明州竇建德、河州梁師都、饒州林士弘、源州李軌、湖州沈法興、兗州徐圓朗、楚州朱燦、登州李子通、濟州輔公祐、山後劉武周、建州劉黑闥、西城韓世充、揚州宇文化、蘭州薛舉。　　當時那十八處煙塵，皆被唐太宗掃滅，混為一統天下，建號大唐，其世系：太宗高宗中宗睿容玄宗肅宗代宗德宗順宗憲宗穆宗敬宗文宗武宗宣宗懿宗傳至懿宗已十六代，共二百五十餘年。欲知後事，且看下回分解。第二回... Continue reading book >>

殘唐五代史演義傳 By: Guanzhong Luo (1330?-1400?)

Guanzhong Luo's 殘唐五代史演義傳 is a captivating historical novel that depicts the tumultuous events of the late Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties period in China. The author masterfully weaves together elements of romance, political intrigue, and warfare to create a rich and complex narrative that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

The characters in the novel are well-developed and each plays a significant role in the story. From the ambitious warlords and cunning court officials to the brave warriors and loyal concubines, the cast of characters is diverse and multi-dimensional. The plot is filled with twists and turns, betrayals and alliances, making it a truly thrilling read.

Luo's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the historical setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of ancient China. The author's writing style is clear and engaging, making the complex historical events easy to follow.

Overall, 殘唐五代史演義傳 is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history and literature. It is a well-crafted novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Chinese history. Highly recommended.

First Page:

第一回孫待詔史記世系

　　按宋待制孫甫史論：　　子丑乾坤判，惟寅人所生。聖君開至治，賢相在新民。　　三王惟尚德，五帝盡施仁。唐虞民物阜，湯武放誅民。　　春秋因魯史，孔子道難行。德衰征伐尚，風漓治亂循。　　圖王人罕見，尚霸眾爭橫。秦強吞六國，漢杰羨三人。　　東西二百四，吳魏蜀三分。五季相循並，君臣迭亂爭。　　一朝征戰起，藩鎮坐皇庭。世祖承平治，太宗起義兵。　　遼夷皆拱服，怙冒盡稱臣。胡虜入中國，宮中開禍門。　　祿山方被掃，巢賊又侵凌。天意除奸暴，否泰本相循。　　賡歌記遺蹟，傳記最分明。　　歌之不足，復賦之以律云：　　唐虞三代皆崇德，降自春秋治不攏　　擾擾兵戈無義戰，紛紛謀利詐相攻。　　漢祛秦暴真天命，唐統華夷雜霸功。　　禍亂若無安祿兆，黃巢焉敢亂僖宗。　　此後單道隋煬帝開汴河，天下群雄並起，六十四處煙塵反亂，十八處擅改年號。　　遼東李密、江南蕭銑、幽州劉隆真、明州竇建德、河州梁師都、饒州林士弘、源州李軌、湖州沈法興、兗州徐圓朗、楚州朱燦、登州李子通、濟州輔公祐、山後劉武周、建州劉黑闥、西城韓世充、揚州宇文化、蘭州薛舉。　　當時那十八處煙塵，皆被唐太宗掃滅，混為一統天下，建號大唐，其世系：太宗高宗中宗睿容玄宗肅宗代宗德宗順宗憲宗穆宗敬宗文宗武宗宣宗懿宗傳至懿宗已十六代，共二百五十餘年。欲知後事，且看下回分解。

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