"King of Nanzhao: The Overlord of Cangshan and Erhai" is a long historical narrative novel set against the background of the changes in western Yunnan in the 8th century. The work revolves around Ge Luofeng, the heroic leader of Nanzhao, telling the story of the difficult choices and glorious journey he experienced in order to survive and develop Nanzhao between the two empires of Tang and Tubo.
The novel vividly reproduces Ge Luofeng's great martial arts achievements in unifying the six imperial edicts, conquering Cuandi in the east, and defeating the Tang army in both directions. It also details his wisdom in absorbing Han culture, perfecting the system, and expanding the city. Through major events such as the growth on the shores of Erhai Lake, the decisive battle at Longweiguan, the bloody battle on the Xi'er River, and the erection of the Dehua Monument, a complex image of great talent and strategy but also full of human contradictions is presented.
The work deeply explores Ge Luofeng's inner yearning for the Tang Dynasty culture and his resentment at being betrayed, showing his helplessness and necessity under the label of "rebellion against the Tang Dynasty". On the basis of respecting historical facts, through artistic processing, readers can understand that magnificent history and feel the profound intertwining of personal destiny and the current of the times.
This is an epic masterpiece about power and ideals, betrayal and loyalty, war and peace, leading readers to travel through thousands of years and appreciate the forgotten legend of overlord between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.
