Ming Dynasty Novels: a Warning Yin-yang Dream (1)
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"A Warning Yin-Yang Dream" is a Ming Dynasty novel with 10 volumes and 40 chapters. It was written by Guo Qing, a Taoist from Chang'an, who had a relationship with Wei Zhongxian in his early years. The novel tells the story of Wei Zhongxian, the eunuch in charge of etiquette during the reign of Emperor Xizong, who monopolized power and brought disaster to the country and the people, and suffered retribution after his death. Volumes 1-8 are Yang Meng, which tells the story of Wei Zhongxian who went to Beijing to serve as a slave, engaged in prostitution and gambling, and later suffered from ulcers and sores. Volumes 9 and 10 are a dark dream, which tells that Wei Zhongxian was killed after his death, and was punished by the King of Hell to be transformed into an ox body. After experiencing all his karma, he fell into hell forever. There are many cautionary verses in the book: Mo Dao's hometown is a good place for life, and it is his home where he is deeply favored. --"A Warning Yin-Yang Dream: Yang Meng Yi". How dare you not bow your head after passing under his roof. --"A Warning Yin-Yang Dream: Yin-Yang Dream III". Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Don't be a horse or a cow for your children and grandchildren. --"A Warning Yin-Yang Dream: Yang Meng 25". Those who are good to me are good people, and those who are evil to me are evil people. --"A warning to the world about Yin and Yang dreams: Yang dreams one and two". You must let go when it's time to let go, and be merciful when you can. --"A Warning Yin-Yang Dream: Eight Yang Dreams".
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