In the chaotic Five Dynasties era, the Khitans marched south and the Central Plains fell. Huoshan Fort, on the eastern bank of the Yellow River in northwestern Jin, became the last shield for the people of the frontier. Yang Hongxin (Yang Xin), a powerful figure in Linzhou, led refugees of many clans in carving out a fortress from the rock. They held the strategic high ground against Khitan raids and maintained a close, generations-long friendship with the Zhe family of Fuzhou, defending both banks of the Yellow River together.
In the third year of the Kaiyun era of Later Jin, the Khitan vanguard advanced straight toward Huoshan Fort. Yang Hongxin led local volunteers in a desperate defense. His fourteen-year-old eldest son, Yang Chonggui, had just entered battle when he shot and killed a Khitan centurion with a single arrow, displaying extraordinary courage. He became engaged to Miss Zhe Saohua of the Zhe family.
After Later Han fell, Liu Chong established Northern Han in Taiyuan and submitted to the Khitans, who made him their “Emperor Nephew.” He forced Yang Hongxin to choose a side. To protect Huoshan Fort and his people, Yang Chonggui volunteered to go to Taiyuan as a hostage. Liu Chong adopted him and changed his name to Liu Jiye. Before long, Yang Hongxin submitted to Later Zhou. From then on, father and son belonged to opposing camps. They faced each other across the battlefield time and again, taking up arms against one another, yet both remained true to their resolve to resist the Khitans and protect the people of the frontier.
Yang Hongxin guarded Huoshan in Linzhou all his life. Worn down by the strain, he died of illness without ever seeing his eldest son again. His second son, Yang Chongxun, succeeded him as prefect, carrying on his father’s legacy of protecting the people and resisting the Liao, and opening a new chapter for the Yang family generals. Later, Yang Liulang, the Zhe family, and the fortresses along the Yellow River joined forces to defend the Three Passes and begin a new tale of resistance against the Liao! My new work is out now. You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well!
The Troubled Times of the Five Dynasties has a novel theme and respects history. It completely completes the complex choices made by the Yang family and his son in the early years of the troubled times. It describes the true and objective description and details the true situation of the five generations of vassal towns who struggled to survive in the cracks of many countries and protect the people of one side. The intention is far-reaching and the pattern has opened up. His blood boiled, his eyes filled with tears, and he wanted to beat up those who oppressed the people. I admire the author!
"Volcano River: Yang Family and Sons" is set in the northwest of Shanxi Province during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It opens with the tragic scene of the Khitan massacre of a village, tearing apart the curtain of troubled times. The blood on the Kuye River and the scorched earth of the blacksmith village instantly bring readers into that era of desolate life. Different from the traditional story of the Yang family that focuses on the Northern Song Dynasty's fight against the Liao Dynasty, this work goes back to the source and focuses on the rise of Yang Xin and Yang Ye's father and son in the Volcano Army, filling the gap in the prequel of the Yang family. Yang Xin, described by the author, is calm and sophisticated, surviving in the cracks between feudal rule and Khitan invasion; Yang Ye, a young man, is energetic and shows extraordinary courage and strategy at the beginning of his career. The contrast between the stable and sharp characters of the father and son is sharp. The plot of the Han and Tibetan people uniting and the army and the people fighting together has the passion of family and country and the warmth of the fireworks in the city. The novel has a tight rhythm and the description of war scenes is full of tension. You can feel the struggles of ordinary people and the responsibilities of heroes in troubled times between the lines.
"Volcano River: Yang Family and Sons" is a breath of fresh air in the history genre! It is no exaggeration to say that the author's writing style is in the first echelon on the platform, especially the description of scenes, which has a strong visual sense and is not inferior to traditional historical novels in reading. The most touching thing is the characterization and emotional core: Yang Hongxin's heroic strategy and father's love, the budding bravery of young Yang Ye (Yang Chonggui), and even the Zhejia and Khitan opponents are not stereotyped. Everyone has their own logic of survival in troubled times. From father and son guarding the Volcano Castle side by side, to being forced by the current situation to do their own thing, facing each other but fighting the Khitans together, this bond of "involuntarily but not changing their original intentions" is very poignant, and the regret that Yang Hongxin never saw until his death is even more powerful. The background of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms is thoroughly researched, and the forts on the border and the political situation in Hedong are all presentable, but it also has homely warmth and just the right amount of humor, and is thick but not boring. In the list of interesting articles all over the world, it is really rare to be able to polish the words with such concentration and tell a story about the legend of frontier loyalty and bravery. I highly recommend it!
The story of the Yang family has been spread for a long time. As one of the three passes, Hequ is the forefront of fending off foreign enemies. There are many stories, and the Yang family is just one of them. It's worth remembering. The opening chapter is different from other biographies. I look forward to it... It's super interesting and I understood the facts and the story. The blood of heroes in troubled times! "Volcano River: Yang Family and Sons" plunges into the troubled times of the Five Dynasties, and connects the war journey with "protecting the land and protecting the people". It restores the brutal and fierce battle story of the Yang family generals along the Yellow Defense Line in the Hequ area. There is no romance, only the struggle of flesh and blood. ! In troubled times, the torrent is surging, and the most touching persistence of the Yang family and his son is hidden in the beacon smoke on the banks of the Yellow River. The opposition between camps is the helplessness of the times. Protecting the land and protecting the people is an instinct engraved in the bones and blood, and the true character will not change in the face of war. The work is not apotheosis, but it depicts the passion and forbearance of the soldiers and civilians on the border with delicate brushstrokes, and has a profound power that directly touches people's hearts. . Using the Yellow River border fortress as the background, it depicts the bloody years of the Yang family's father and son defending their land. In a war-torn world, the righteousness of family and country and the bond between father and son intersect and collide, making the characters vivid and three-dimensional. The war scenes are full of tension and the historical atmosphere is rich. The story of Yang Jiazhong's bravery is heart-stirring to read. It is a historical masterpiece with passion and humanity. !
This novel is really well written. It is set in the northwest of Shanxi during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and narrates an unforgettable story. The beginning of the novel is thrilling. Using the tragic scene of the Khitan massacre of the village, Wang Tieshan's son was killed and his daughter was dragged away. When it was hopeless, the Yang family generals appeared and eliminated all the murderers of the massacre, saving Wang Tieshan and Ye saved the entire village. The novel has novel ideas, delicate descriptions, and a compact plot that makes readers want to read it. It is worth reading and recommending. It's such a good novel that I couldn't put it down as soon as I picked it up in the afternoon. I didn't even know that the brewed coffee had gone cold. It's worth reading!
Seeing the current Hequ volcano and Niangniang Beach reminds me of the Yang family generals in ancient times.
This is a book that makes people's blood boil. The name of the Yang family generals, which makes the people of China excited and fascinated, is fully displayed in this book. They are iron-blooded, caring for the people of the world, serving the country and the people, and resisting invasion. The story is full of tension, and the author's writing is wonderful. It is very worth reading.
This book is very well written, leading us to understand the story of the Yang family generals guarding the border, and praising the patriotic feelings of the Chinese people represented by the Yang family generals in guarding the border and being loyal to the country. The author's writing style is very good and he presents this period of history to everyone. It is very worth reading. This book is very wonderfully written. It tells us the story of three generations of Yang family generals who guarded the country, resisted foreign humiliation, guarded the borders, and resisted the Khitan invasion. It is very well written and highly recommended.
The classic theme of Yang family and his son, young Yang Ye, has a novel setting, smooth writing, spectacular scenes, and exciting scenes! The father and son set up a killing siege across the river, and the father and son soldiers went into battle. Their loyalty and bravery were unparalleled! The soldiers and civilians guarded the city wall together. It was inspiring to see the united force and the tragic scene brought tears to the eyes. Solid writing and rich history!
This book is worth reading repeatedly. The writing is delicate and moving, the writing is smooth and natural, and there are no empty and boring passages. The book has profound ideas and contains many healing and transparent truths. Every plot and every sentence is thought-provoking. It is easy to resonate with this book when you are immersed in it. After reading it, you will not be able to calm down for a long time. You will gain insights and strength from it. No matter how many times you read it, you will have new experiences. It is really worth calming down and reading slowly. 🥰🥰