Was Romance of the Three Kingdoms real?

Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a classic ancient Chinese novel that described the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period. However, its true historical background and details are still controversial because of the limited historical information of the Three Kingdoms period. Many events and characters can only be understood and described according to legends and literary works. Romance of the Three Kingdoms is regarded as an immortal work in literature and art, which has a profound influence on Chinese culture. It was widely praised and read, becoming one of the classics in the history of Chinese literature. Although some of its plots and characters may not conform to historical facts, it still has important artistic value and cultural significance as a literary work.