Li Jing was a minister of the Tang Dynasty. Why did he appear in the Investiture of the Gods?

Li Jing was a famous general of the Tang Dynasty. His prototype did exist in history, but it appeared in the mythological novels of the Shang Dynasty. Perhaps it was because there were some legendary characters in the Shang Dynasty who were similar to Li Jing in some aspects, which made him stand out in the mythological novels of the Shang Dynasty. There were also many famous legends during the Shang Dynasty. For example, Jiang Shang in the Investiture of the Gods was a heroic figure during the Shang Dynasty. He led the Shang army to defeat King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty, Ji Fa, and established an immortal meritorious service for the Shang Dynasty. Therefore, it was possible that heroes with outstanding achievements like Li Jing could also appear in Shang mythology novels. Li Jing was also a famous general during the Tang Dynasty. His military skills and achievements were praised by later generations, so he was portrayed as a legendary hero in some mythical novels. These mythological novels might have been adapted and created on the basis of the legends of the Shang Dynasty, combining Li Jing's image with the characters in the legends of the Shang Dynasty to create the image of Li Jing in the mythological novels of the Shang Dynasty.

Zhang Jiuling was a prime minister of the Tang Dynasty and a famous writer. He was called the top literary scholar of the Tang Dynasty mainly because his literary works had high artistic and historical value. Zhang Jiuling's literary achievements were not inferior to Li Bai's. His poems were fresh and natural, and their artistic conception was far-reaching and full of romanticism. His representative works include "Early Spring Travel with Lu Cheng of Jinling" and "Looking at the Waterfall of Lushan Mountain". Zhang Jiuling's poems not only occupied an important position in the literary history of the Tang Dynasty, but also were highly praised in later generations. His unique style of poetry was deeply loved by people. Therefore, Zhang Jiuling was known as the number one prime minister of the Tang Dynasty mainly because his literary works had high artistic value and historical value, which had a profound impact on the development of literature in later generations.

The first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Jiuling, was not inferior to Li Bai in literary attainments, but he was known as the first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty because of his other merits. Zhang Jiuling was a famous politician and writer in the Tang Dynasty. He was born in poverty but was diligent and studious. He began to contact politics and culture very early on. He had once held an official position and later became prime minister during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, becoming one of the most outstanding politicians in the history of the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Jiuling had high attainments in politics and literature. He was good at dealing with political disputes and put forward some useful suggestions, which were adopted by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. He was good at poetry and prose in literature. His poems were fresh and natural, expressing his concern for social reality and his pursuit of beautiful things. Besides his literary and political achievements, Zhang Jiuling had many other merits. He was honest, loyal, and reliable. He was deeply trusted by the emperor and the people. He was good at diplomacy and could handle all kinds of complicated diplomatic relations, making an important contribution to the economic development of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, although Zhang Jiuling's literary attainments were very high, his other advantages in politics and literature made him the first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. His talent and moral character won him the respect and trust of the people, making him a legendary figure in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

Journey to the West and the Investiture of the Gods were two different novels, each telling a different story. The characters Nezha, Yang Jian and Li Jing did not appear in Journey to the West, but these three characters appeared in the story of Investiture of the Gods. Nezha was a god at the end of the Shang Dynasty. He was conferred the title of Taiyi Immortal by King Wen of Zhou and was a very important figure in the Investiture of the Gods. Yang Jian was an immortal in the Tang Dynasty. He was appointed Marshal Canopy by the Jade Emperor and played an important role in the Investiture of the Gods. Li Jing was an immortal in the Tang Dynasty. He was appointed by the Jade Emperor as the maker of the Golden Cudgel. He also played an important role in the Investiture of the Gods. The appearance of these three characters may have originated from the characters in ancient Chinese myths and legends, or they were added during the creation of the novel to increase the variety and richness of the story.

Investiture of the Gods was an ancient novel that involved many historical, mythological, and legendary elements. Many of the characters in the Investiture of the Gods were from the Zhou Dynasty, so some plots that appeared in other books also appeared. Among them, the more famous characters were Jiang Shang, Lu Dongbin, King Wen of Zhou, King Wu of Zhou, and so on. These characters had names on the Investiture of the Gods, but it was also very common for them to appear in other novels. For example, in Journey to the West, Jiang Shang became an immortal, and in Water Margins, Lu Dongbin became an immortal. There were also some characters who did not have names on the Investiture of the Gods, but they appeared in other novels. For example, at the end of the Shang Dynasty, there was a man named Shang Rong. He had no name on the Investiture of the Gods, but he was described as an immortal in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The appearance of the characters in the Investiture of the Gods reflected the use and adaptation of elements such as history, myths, and legends by ancient writers and novelists.

There was indeed Daoist Lu Ya in the Investiture of the Gods. He appeared in the 32nd chapter,"The Descent of Daoist Lu Ya".

In Investiture of the Gods, Jiang Ziya was named the " God of Shang ". His position had been established during the Shang Dynasty. He was a god who was in charge of the coordination between the Shang army and the gods. In the novel, Jiang Ziya obtained the divine position of Ziya through continuous cultivation and contribution. He became a more powerful god, able to communicate with heaven and earth and control the changes and order of all things. Although Jiang Ziya did not give himself a title in the novel, he had become an indispensable god through continuous cultivation and contribution. He played an important role in the war and peace between the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. At the same time, he also became a very famous god in Chinese mythology, widely praised and worshipped.

Investiture of the Gods was a novel series with legends and myths as its theme. The story was set in the Shang Dynasty because it was a dynasty that had existed in history. There were rich historical and legendary resources that could provide the background and plot for the story. The Shang Dynasty was the first dynasty in ancient Chinese history, with a history of 375 years. Its existence provided a broad background for the story of "Investiture of the Gods". During the Shang Dynasty, China's politics, economy, and culture had undergone tremendous changes, leaving behind rich legends and mythological resources. The fall of the Shang Dynasty and the rise of the Zhou Dynasty also provided important plot settings for the story of Investiture of the Gods. The culture and religious beliefs of the Shang Dynasty were also very developed. The most important thing was the sacrificial culture of the Shang Dynasty. During the Shang Dynasty, people prayed to the gods for blessings and blessings through sacrifices. This culture also provided an important plot source for the story of the Investiture of the Gods. To sum up, the story of Investiture of the Gods was set in the Shang Dynasty because the historical and legendary resources, cultural background, and religious beliefs of the Shang Dynasty provided a rich background and plot setting for this story.

The story of Investiture of the Gods was set in the Shang Dynasty because the Shang Dynasty was a very important dynasty in Chinese history, with a long history and rich culture. The early Shang Dynasty was the late Bronze Age, where the inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells were gradually developed, creating an important chapter in ancient Chinese civilization. In addition, the Shang Dynasty was also a very creative and imaginative dynasty. Many legendary myths and legends were created by the people of the Shang Dynasty. The story of Investiture of the Gods originated from the Investiture of the Gods, which was a very famous work in ancient Chinese novels. In the novel, the people of the Shang Dynasty added some myths, legends, and characters from the last years of the Shang Dynasty to create a more complete mythical world. In this world, the immortals and the Investiture of the Gods of the Shang Dynasty became the main elements of the story. These elements also became the foundation of the story of the Investiture of the Gods. Therefore, setting the story of the Investiture of the Gods in the Shang Dynasty was also to more accurately reflect the culture and myths of the Shang Dynasty.

The differences between the Wei Wen Tang and Jing Guo Tang copies of the Investiture of the Gods mainly included the following aspects: 1. Print quality: The Wei Wen Tang and Jing Guo Tang replicas are both traditional manuscripts with excellent printing quality. The printed color of the Wei Wen Tang replica was bright and the text was clear. The printed color of the Jing Guo Tang replica was darker and the text was clearer. 2. Paper quality: The paper quality of the two copies was also very good. The paper of the Wei Wen Tang copy was soft and comfortable. The paper of the Jing Guo Tang copy was tough and durable. 3. Layouts: Both the Wei Wen Tang and Jing Guo Tang replicas have very beautiful, complex, neat, and clear typography. 4. The content of the two versions of the Investiture of the Gods is basically the same, but there are also some differences in details. For example, the illustrations and cover designs in the Wei Wen Tang Reprint were more exquisite. The illustrations and cover designs in the Jing Guo Tang Reprint were simpler. 5. Preservation value: Because these two versions of the Romance of the Gods are traditional manuscripts, they are very well preserved and have a high preservation value. At the same time, due to their historical and cultural value, they were also regarded as precious cultural heritage.