Lost Treasures of Luojing

I read it in one breath and was so sad. The author's writing has a distinct color of historical materialism. Yuanniang is actually a camera that helps us peek into that troubled world. Through her eyes, the battles in the palace, the fireworks in the streets, and the panic of the people all become tangible and tangible. After reading it, I completely forgot to ask about the fate of the hero and heroine. In my heart, I can only hold the weight of the four words "Li Shu is so difficult". Those people whose names have not been recorded in history books are like dust in the flames of war and hunger; and those princes and generals whose names have been recorded in history are ultimately just a few handfuls of loess among the "countless barren hills in Beimang". The most ruthless part of the author's writing is that it is easy to lift things lightly - the fall of important officials such as Pei Yu and Zhang Hua could have been exaggerated with ink and written in tears, but it was brushed aside in one stroke. This understatement actually makes the situation of life and death even more chilling: a true tragedy never requires shouting out hoarse condolences; when the wheel of history rolls over, even the most prominent name is just a shallow mark in the rut, wiped away by the wind and sand in the blink of an eye. This reminds me of the Pei Zhi family that I saw in the Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum: his mother, the wife, was buried in the main room, Pei Zhi and his wife were buried in the side room, and their daughter Huizhuang was buried in the ear room. All three generations of the family died in the third year of Yuankang in the early days of the Eight Kings Rebellion. They are not just vague words on epitaphs, but like you and me, they have lived with flesh and blood. There are countless families like Pei Zhi - they are just "dew on the grass". After their death, they only occupy a corner of the museum, and visitors can walk by in a few minutes. After reading it, I felt a deep sense of powerlessness that would not go away for a long time. I give you a five-star review. I have a solid foundation in history and elegant diction. It's really rare for a debut novel to be so well-written. In addition, I would like to politely make a few suggestions about titles. I hope you don't mind. But I am not a professional. If there are any problems with the suggestions, I hope to be corrected. 1. "Brother" and "Sister" are not native Chinese words. "Brother" comes from the Xianbei language "Aqian", which means elder brother. In the Tang Dynasty, "brother" could be called brother or father; it was also used as a nickname between husband and wife. By the Song Dynasty, "gege" as the title of elder brother was basically fixed. The appearance of "sister" corresponding to "brother" can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. 2. "Empress" was first seen in the "Dunhuang Bianwen" of the Tang Dynasty. By the Song Dynasty, the court began to use it to address queens, concubines, etc., And later it was also used to address goddesses. 3. This title is often used in operas and novels. In real history, concubines in the harem did not often use this title to refer to themselves. [Let me be healthy]

It is a rare good article in the context of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties. The few pages in the history book reveal the heavy lives of those who experienced it. Pei Yan is undoubtedly lucky to be able to avoid being displaced in troubled times and stay with her sweetheart for the rest of her life. However, how many people just disappear in the dust without words? Later generations can only gossip about the old king Xietang Qianyan, who flew into the homes of ordinary people.

After reading it, I felt really sad. The author wrote about the last ten years of the Western Jin Dynasty, which were the last ten years of peace in the chaos of the next three hundred years. This is destined to have many regrets in this novel. Let's briefly talk about your feelings. The weight of history is overwhelming. In the troubled times, friends and relatives are scattered everywhere, and acquaintances are half scattered. I asked you when you will return here... That is because they parted several times outside Luoyang City, and how many of them have never seen each other again in this life. When the building collapsed, many powerful people plotted and intrigued. In the end, the princes, generals and ministers were reduced to a pile of loess, and those who were wise and wise in protecting their bodies and minds were able to save themselves. Time is fleeting and youth is gone, but what is more memorable than those young years is that the children who played under the protection of their elders gradually became independent, but the carefree laughter left in that once prosperous homeland can no longer be heard. When Pei Wei went south to Jiangzuo, and when Pei Yan went to Liangzhou, their homeland, the Central Plains, which had been eroded by war, was the hometown they could not return to in this life. And the sisters who once slept with their hands full can only silently bear the regret of not being able to see each other again in this life and the grief of countless deaths and injuries to their loved ones.

Rolls who wrote this article is a complete genius. Isn't Rolls really a big boss? 😭 [Spreading flowers] [Spreading flowers] Looking forward to the story of Sima Rui and Xunshi, and the story of Yoyo and Lao Hong!

It's like following these people through the Luoyang years in the late Western Jin Dynasty all over again. Thanks to the author for depicting so many beautiful women. The vitality and wisdom shown in the ups and downs of troubled times are touching. I look forward to the following articles. I am struggling with whether to follow the series or not. Hahaha, I hope to meet more women with vitality and unique charm in the subsequent stories.

This is the first time I read an article about the background of the late Western Jin Dynasty. I got to know a lot of people. Thank you very much.

After reading the whole article, I couldn't calm down for a long time, as if I had gone through that turbulent era with the male and female protagonists. When the setting sun of the Western Jin Dynasty cast a bloody afterglow on the city of Luoyang, and the haze of Empress Jia's chaotic government shrouded the court, the author poured a warm and bright color between the pages of the book into this period of broken mountains and rivers. This masterpiece of ancient Chinese proverbs is based on true history and has deep love as its soul. It does not indulge in the cruel writing of troubled times. Instead, it interprets what "a deep and unfailing love" means and what "mutual support" means through the emotional bond between Pei Yan and Zhang Mao that spans identities and times. The most exquisite writing style of the novel lies in the delicate depiction of the characters' growth arc and emotional progression. The identity gap when they first met formed the starting point of the relationship: Pei Yan was the Yuan Niang of the Pei family with "skin as white as snow and eyebrows as green as feathers". She was born in the Zhongming Dingshi family. Even though her family was weak, she still had the calmness of being protected by her family; Zhang Mao was a young man from a poor family who avoided trouble and sought refuge with his relatives. Although he had the magnanimity of "eyes as bright as the moon and cold stars", he had to be careful to find a foothold in the county government. This encounter was originally an unintentional care for a down-and-out talent from a noble daughter of an aristocratic family. Just like when they first met in the miracle doctor's office, Pei Yan didn't know that she was not only opening the car curtain, but also the prelude to the intertwining fate of the two. The author does not rush to exaggerate the feelings, but allows the friendship to grow naturally in daily interactions - perhaps it is the shelter that Pei Yan provides Zhang Mao in the name of the family, or perhaps it is Zhang Mao's sincere treatment of his silly cousin Pei Jing. These small kindnesses are like seeds, quietly taking root in the soil of troubled times. The torrent of history has become a touchstone for testing the quality of emotions. When the "Eight Kings Rebellion" broke out, the Pei family suffered a disaster, and the noble daughter of the former family was reduced to an orphan overnight; while Zhang Mao grew up in the flames of war, transforming from a humble guest living under the fence to a powerful prince. This kind of "reversal of the universe" identity replacement just creates the most touching emotional turning point. The former protector became a protector. Zhang Mao's rise did not bring any arrogance. Instead, he regarded Pei Yan as the most precious salvation in troubled times. The author's narrative here is restrained and powerful: there are no bloody scenes of chasing his wife, only firm protection in times of crisis; there are no exaggerated sweet words, only the silent responsibility of "you are my biggest reliance". This kind of emotion is not a sudden outburst, but an inevitable one that has accumulated over the years. As the novel's intention indicates, it is "the kindness that falls unintentionally and blooms the most beautiful flowers in troubled times." Creations based on real history should avoid falling into the quagmire of "joking". This novel achieves a perfect balance between historical reality and artistic fiction. The author embeds the fate of the protagonist into major historical nodes in the late Western Jin Dynasty: from the "Sanyang" Rebellion to Empress Jia's dictatorship, from the disputes among the Eight Kings to the turmoil on the frontier, the rise of Shi Le's heroes, and the westward migration of the Zhang family. These real historical elements provide a solid skeleton for the story. Traces of Pei Yu's image as a powerful minister, the background of the Guo family's relatives, and even the setting of the descendants of the imperial physician Huang Fumi can all be found in the history books. However, the novel has not been reduced to a footnote in history. Instead, it makes the cold history palpable through fictional plots such as Pei Yan's eldest house's survival dilemma and Zhang Mao's brother's career struggles. What readers see is not only the history of Zhang Mao's fortune in Qianliang Kingdom, but also the picture of everyone's survival in troubled times - Xiao Guo's forbearance and planning for his children, Pei Jing's innocent heart under his silly appearance. The vivid portrayal of these supporting characters makes the group portrait more three-dimensional and makes the background of troubled times more real and palpable. It is commendable that the author uses "dual perspective" narrative to make the emotional expression more layered. From Pei Yan's perspective, we can experience the panic of falling from the clouds and the peace of mind of regaining reliance; from Zhang Mao's perspective, we can understand the original intention that has never changed in the transformation from being dependent on others to being independent. This narrative method makes the emotional interaction between the two people more sincere: Pei Yan's tenacity is not the passive acceptance of relying on the strong, but the deep-rooted character of a woman from an aristocratic family; Zhang Mao's protection is not a condescending charity, but a lifelong practice of original intention and kindness. Their love has never been divorced from the soil of the times, but is closely linked to the fate of their family and country - Zhang Mao's war is not only to protect himself, but also to give Pei Yan a stable future; Pei Yan's persistence is not only for love, but also to maintain the warmth of humanity in troubled times. At a time when the creation of ancient Chinese novels is becoming increasingly homogeneous, the novel stands out for its solid historical foundation, delicate emotional expression and distinctive characterization. It tells us that the best love is not romantic romance, but mutual support in troubled times; the most touching stories are not fictional legends, but the memories of perseverance and tenderness in the dust of history. When the last page is turned, the flames of war in Luoyang City have gone far away, but the flower of love between Pei Yan and Zhang Mao that bloomed in troubled times is like a glimmer of light that has traveled through thousands of years, and will always be alive on the pages of the book. This is perhaps the most precious value of "Luo Jing Supplements" - picking up for us those eternal propositions about love and perseverance from the ruins of history.

Wow! The author knows how to write! It feels like I have experienced the Eight Kings Rebellion firsthand! Knowledge enters the brain in a strange way

I have little exposure to literary works from the Jin and Jin Dynasties. In the past, I had a rough understanding of the chaos of this period of history, but I had no idea that this period of history was so chaotic. The common people are like ants, and even the imperial power of aristocratic families are so insignificant in the face of life and death. Living has become the greatest luxury. Everyone is carried by the torrent of history, moving forward or disappearing. Everyone in the high-ranking family and the imperial power of the Tian family has what they think is a more advantageous choice. For the continuation of the family's glory, for the persistence of the dignity of the royal family, and for the greed of personal ambition, they will not hesitate to sacrifice the future of their blood relatives, and they will not hesitate to exile their own souls. If they don't see the road, they will freeze to death, and if they don't see groups of people begging for life, The army eats without seeing Yi Zi, the war, the war started for selfish desires, the bottom that the imperial power and wealth always turn a blind eye to, the people who are always fragile and fragile, life is so pale, the history books are so pale, such pale records are vividly passed away, the country is in chaos, and the people are helpless.

It was mentioned earlier that Pei Gai's children followed Pei Yan to Liangzhou, and Pei Chong's children were entrusted to Pei Wei in the East China Sea by Mrs. Wang (probably also crossed the river). Pei Chong also had a posthumous son who was adopted by Shi Le. The Pei family is the three cunning rabbits!