
Li Zicheng
李自成
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 2.9M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Unknown
- Updated
- 3y ago
- Source
- Fanqie
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Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction. No Mindless Power Trips or Brain-Dead Plotting
I want high-quality historical fiction that’s engaging and doesn’t dumb things down or rely on brainless plots. It can be satisfying, but don’t treat readers like idiots. No stories like the one where the protagonist fools Cao Cao’s quartermaster about the provisions from the start, or those where a literati protagonist suddenly has the strength of a tyrant. They’re unoriginal and mindless...
Books for Late-Night Study Sessions
Classics!!! Great Works from China and Abroad!!!
Any Recommendations for Strange and Quirky Books? I Want to Read Something Like That
I’d like to read something a little different, like psychology books or something.
Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic
No System, and nothing about The Legend of Qin. Just straight historical fiction.
Literature, Philosophy, History 📖
Are There Any Historically Realistic Novels About Rebellion?
Everyone, recommending good books is our duty!
Novels About the Ming Dynasty
Book recommendations for novels about the Ming dynasty, the last dynasty ruled by the Han Chinese.
The Entire Nation Rebels, but Only the Protagonist Sincerely Remains Loyal to the Emperor
Looking for Stories About Realistic Peasant Uprisings
The male protagonist isn't an arrogant, overpowered hero. He has sound values and good character, isn't invincible, and wins some battles and loses others. He never becomes corrupt or loses his way. An unyielding will, the courage to fight for the people even at the cost of being shattered, and a faith that comes from the heart: can people like that still exist in this world?
Historical Novels Set at the End of the Han, Sui, Tang, Northern Song, Ming, or Qing Dynasties
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The writing is good, but Li Zicheng and his soldiers are written too seriously. How can a group of thieves who rebel again and again have any sense of loyalty? Their nature is the same as that of the Heaven and Earth Society in The Deer and the Cauldron. They are just a short-sighted mob who want to take advantage of the troubled times to steal some jeweled women.
As for Li Zicheng, I personally feel that his struggle against the feudal landlord class deserves recognition. Li Zicheng is a character who is generally disparaged in history books. This is not surprising personally, because the intellectuals in old China were just servants serving the landlord class. No matter whether it is an intellectual like Wen Tianxiang, in the final analysis, he cannot truly think about the people. Class struggle is the main factor in the progress of human society. It is time for history to give Li Zicheng a fair and just evaluation.
After more than fifty hours of reading, I have finally finished reading this magnificent and soul-stirring historical volume! After pondering for a long time, feeling a lot, and gaining a lot... Li Zicheng, as a peasant hero of that era, endured hardships and perseverance, faced adversity, became more courageous as he fought, and finally created a great cause of a generation! However, because of his eagerness to win and short-sightedness, he was dazzled by the temporary victory. He indulged in facing south and facing north, sitting in the palace, singing praises, flattering and slandering, and was filled with joy in his foresight and loyalty. They turned a blind eye to the huge threat of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, which was eager to dominate China. They made strategic mistakes and delayed the military opportunity. As a result, they suffered repeated defeats and retreats, and the results of many years of arduous struggle were ruined! How can it not make people sigh with regret and sigh? ! …
"Li Zicheng" should become a must-read for literature lovers. The language of the work is refined and can be appreciated by both refined and popular people; the characters are carved in detail and lifelike. The descriptions of various scenes make people feel like they are there.
Many things in ancient and modern times are all talked about with laughter. The bloody storms, grievances and conflicts, the pursuit of fame and fortune, the reality and the reality, the hidden knife in the smile, the eradication of the weeds, the love, hatred and hatred, disappear into smoke, and the vast land is ridiculous to the world.
The reckless hero Li Zicheng, the coach's character and will determine success or failure. He is not discouraged in times of adversity and overcomes all difficulties, and he can stay awake and take precautions in times of good times. It's difficult, the authorities are obsessed with it, but the onlookers can't tell!
It took me a long time to read it. It is not as smooth as the protagonists in those online articles. Instead, it follows history and uses the form of a novel to depict Li Zicheng's life. There is no doubt that this is definitely a classic work, and I pay tribute to the master.
This is a biography about the Chinese historical figure Li Zicheng. Through rhetorical techniques such as metaphor and parallelism, the author vividly depicts Li Zicheng's life and influence on the Ming Dynasty. This book details Li Zicheng's growth experience, military talents and leadership abilities, as well as the historical process of him leading a peasant uprising to overthrow the Ming Dynasty. Through rich historical materials and meticulous research, the author demonstrates the importance and influence of Li Zicheng as a historical figure. During the reading process, readers can understand Li Zicheng's historical status and influence on Chinese history, and at the same time, they can also deeply think about the stories behind historical figures and the complexity of historical events.
Li Zicheng, the king of Chuang, defeated the Ming Dynasty, and was defeated by Wu Sangui by Dorgon of the Qing Dynasty. He became a king and defeated a bandit. He retired from the stage of history. It is a rare event.
In January 1977, the second volume of "Li Zicheng" with 830,000 words was published in three volumes: the first, middle and second volumes. The first edition of 300,000 units was quickly sold out. The print run of the first two volumes of "Li Zicheng" soon exceeded the 2 million mark. By the time the third volume was published in 1981, the total circulation of the first two volumes of "Li Zicheng" had reached more than 4.1 Million copies, making it the best-selling novel in China at that time. From these data, it is easy to see that this historical novel with a character biography has been very successful. It is recommended for everyone who is interested in that magnificent history to read it.