Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang are the two most important ancestors of the Chinese nation, and Emperor Yan is undoubtedly a native of Shanxi. This book comprehensively demonstrates the relationship between Shennong and Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang. The Jiangshui where Emperor Yan grew up is the Jianghe River in Tunliu County, Shanxi today. Emperor Yan marched eastward, and Chiyou defeated Emperor Yan in southern Shanxi and northwest Henan. The descendants of Emperor Yan moved to all directions, forming the Five Mountains in later generations. It discusses the influence of Emperor Yan of Shennong on all aspects of Chinese culture, and the history of the culture of Emperor Shennong and Emperor Yan from the southeastern coast of China to overseas places such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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The author gives us a deeper understanding of the origin of the Chinese nation by demonstrating the relationship between Shennong and Emperor Yan. The book also mentions the migration of descendants of Emperor Yan, which also reflects the changes in Chinese history. I especially like the quotes about Emperor Yan's famous sayings, such as "I can't know, so I ask the sky", which makes me feel the wisdom and humility of Emperor Yan. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
The author gives us a deeper understanding of the origin of the Chinese nation by demonstrating the relationship between Shennong and Emperor Yan. The book also mentions the migration of descendants of Emperor Yan, which also reflects the changes in Chinese history. I especially like the quotes about Emperor Yan's famous sayings, such as "I can't know, so I ask the sky", which makes me feel the wisdom and humility of Emperor Yan. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!