The Two Heroes of the Yang Family Defend the Yellow River

Name: The Two Heroes of the Yang Family Defend the Yellow River
Author: Old Rat from Neiqiu

守黄河杨家双雄

by Old Rat from Neiqiu (内丘的老老鼠)

Status: Completed
Length: 693k Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Historical & Ancient
Updated: 4mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

The Yellow River roars as Khitan cavalry smash through Yanmen Pass, leaving half of the Northern Song’s realm on the brink of disaster!

The Yang family of Linzhou has spent three generations building an unyielding Great Wall along the Yellow River with their own flesh and blood.

Yang Wudi, Yang Ye, leads his troops in holding the Yellow River crossing, covering hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians as they cross. He fights until he is captured, then refuses food for three days to show his resolve through death. His younger brother, Yang Zhongxun, holds Huoshan Army alone, constructing an ironclad defense on the western bank of the Yellow River and repelling Khitan assaults again and again.

His son, Yang Yanzhao, is feared by the Khitan like a tiger. They call him “the Six-Star General descended from the heavens.” He guards the Three Passes for more than twenty years. In the Battle of Suicheng, he uses an ice-covered city to drive back a hundred thousand Liao troops, then ambushes and crushes the main Khitan force at Yangshan. Even after the Chanyuan Treaty, he continues to hold the Yellow River defenses, building and repairing fortresses and training soldiers until the Khitan dare not so much as look south across the river. When he dies of illness in office, the people mourn him along a hundred miles of the Yellow River.

His grandson, Yang Wenguang, carries on the family’s mission, campaigning across north and south. From the southern frontier to the Yellow River, from Western Xia to the Khitan, he fights more than seventy battles in his lifetime. Even on his deathbed, he still submits a memorial to the court, laying out a strategy to recover Yan and Yun and strengthen the Yellow River defenses. To his dying day, he never forgets his duty to defend the land.

Every spray of the Yellow River is stained with the blood of the Yang family’s soldiers; every inch of its banks bears the mark of the Yang sons’ loyalty.

Open this book and see how three generations of the Yang family write an epic of defending the Yellow River on battlefields soaked in blood and fire!

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This is a true and objective historical masterpiece with a multi-dimensional depiction, clear structure, and solid content. It uses the Yellow River as its backbone and the Yang family generals as its soul. It is rigorously researched and does not embellish. Every landmark and every historical fact is traceable.
12 likes6mo ago
This is a historical novel that tells the story of how, when the Khitan cavalry broke through Yanmen Pass and half of the Northern Song Dynasty was on the verge of collapse, three generations of the Yang family built an unyielding Great Wall over the Yellow River with their own flesh and blood. The novel opens with a suspenseful and captivating narrative.
11 likes3mo ago
This novel is truly well-written. The story begins with the recent death of Yang Xin, who had guarded Linzhou for twelve years. Various figures vying for power and profit immediately appear. The clerk Wang Huai'an is the first to jump out. His family has been a powerful clan in Linzhou for three generations, controlling half of the salt and iron trade in the south of the city and over two…
11 likes3mo ago
The theme is profound, and the writing is solid! The characters' arcs are well-rounded: Yang Wudi, a loyal martyr for all time; Yang Liulang, a celestial being descended to earth; Yang Wenguang, continuing the glory of the Yang family generals. The historical depth is rich, the patriotism is strong, the research is accurate, and new additions are made; the atmosphere of the battles is very vivid!
10 likes3mo ago
Set against the backdrop of the Yang family's generations of guarding the Yellow River, the story unfolds the magnificent history of the late Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The historical research is thorough and comprehensive, and the story recreates history while respecting historical facts. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the writing is fluent. It is highly recommended.
10 likes6mo ago
This is undeniably another historical novel that blends epic tales with exhilarating moments, featuring a fast-paced plot written in plain language yet possessing profound depth. It's a read that invites close examination and analysis, evoking a powerful emotional response and a strong sense of national pride.
10 likes7mo ago
This kind of heroic military epic, brimming with unwavering courage, is truly heart-wrenching. The steadfast dedication of three generations, their unyielding spirit and integrity etched into their very bones, is deeply moving. The plot is tragic and stirring, the choices between righteousness and protection are portrayed with profound emotion.
8 likes4mo ago
The two heroes of the Yang family face each other across the river, guarding the two banks of the Yellow River. The brothers are of one mind and each performs their duties. One of them enters the Song Dynasty as a general, while the other guards his homeland. The story is grand in scope and has a tight plot.
7 likes3mo ago
The characters are historically accurate. The author portrays the Yang family's generations of selfless dedication to defending their homeland, reflecting the circumstances and limitations of a military family at the time. Reading this story helps readers build historical knowledge. Very good!
7 likes4mo ago
The author retells the story of the Yang family generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, depicting three generations of the Yang family guarding the Yellow River defense line against foreign enemies. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot is tightly woven and natural, and the writing is fluent and profound. The author demonstrates a strong foundation in historical knowledge and meticulous research. Recommended. Continue reading, it's good!
7 likes5mo ago