The Sui and Tang Dynasties was a period in Chinese history from 541 to 618. There were many famous figures in this period of history. Let me introduce some of them:
Li Shimin: The second emperor of the Tang Dynasty was known as the founder of the Zhenguan rule.
Wu Zetian: The first female emperor of the Tang Dynasty was known as the queen of the "Peerless Beauty".
Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty: The founding emperor of the Sui Dynasty was known as Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.
Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty: The second emperor of the Tang Dynasty was known as the founder of the "Zhenguan Rule".
Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty: The third emperor of the Tang Dynasty was known as the maintainer of the "Zhenguan Rule".
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms was a period in Chinese history from about 907 to 960. There were many famous figures in this period of history. Let me introduce some of them:
Zhu Quanzhong, the founding emperor of the Later Liang Dynasty, was known as the first emperor of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Li Cunxu, the founding emperor of the Later Tang Dynasty, was known as the second emperor of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Shi Jingtang, the founding emperor of the Later Jin Dynasty, was known as the third emperor of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Liu Zhiyuan, the founding emperor of the Later Han Dynasty, was known as the fourth emperor of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Guo Wei, the founding emperor of the Later Zhou Dynasty, was known as the fifth emperor of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Song Dynasty: The Song Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history from about 960 to 1279. There were many famous figures in this period of history. Let me introduce some of them:
Zhao Gou, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, was known as the second emperor of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Guangyi, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty. The second emperor of the Song Dynasty was known as the third emperor of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Zhen, Renzong of the Song Dynasty: The fourth emperor of the Song Dynasty was known as the fifth emperor of the Song Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty: The Ming Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history from about 1368 to 1644. There were many famous figures in this period of history. Let me introduce some of them:
Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was known as the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Qiyu, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was known as the victim of the "Tumu Incident".
Zhu Yijun, the Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty, was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was known as the founder of the Wanli Period.
Qing Dynasty: The Qing Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history from about 1644 to 1912. There were many famous figures in this period of history. Let me introduce some of them:
The founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Nurhachi, was known as the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
The fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty was known as the seventh emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty: The eighth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, known as the founder of the Yongzheng period.
Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong: The 11th emperor of the Qing Dynasty, known as the 20th emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
The following are the names and brief introductions of the dynasties in Chinese history:
1 Xia Dynasty (about 2070-about 1600 B.C.)
The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was founded by Yu and lasted about 470 years. The ruler of the Xia Dynasty was Yu, and the political system of the Xia Dynasty was abdication.
2. Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-c. 1046 B.C.)
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was founded by Shang Tang and lasted about 470 years. The political system of the Shang Dynasty invented oracle bone inscriptions for the economic prosperity and cultural development of the monarch.
3. Western Zhou (c. 1046 B.C. -771 A.D.)
The Western Zhou Dynasty was the third dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was founded by King Wu of Zhou, the son of King Wen of Zhou, and lasted for about 276 years. The political system of the Western Zhou Dynasty was enfeoffment.
4. Eastern Zhou (770 - 256)
The Eastern Zhou Dynasty was a period in Chinese history that was divided into the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, which lasted about 546 years. The political system of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was feudal. The vassals attacked each other frequently.
5. Qin Dynasty (221 - 206)
The Qin Dynasty was the first unified dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was established by Qin Shihuang and lasted for 15 years. The political system of the Qin Dynasty established a central system for the emperor to unify the six countries.
6 Han Dynasty (206 - 220 AD)
The Han Dynasty was the second unified dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was established by Liu Bang and lasted for 216 years. The political system of the Han Dynasty was the emperor system, and the economy flourished and culture developed. Many important inventions and innovation appeared, such as paper-making and the compass.
7 Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220 - 589)
The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was a period in Chinese history that was divided into five periods, namely the Three Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It lasted about 290 years. The political system of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was the enfeoffment system of the Three Kingdoms period and the abdication system of the Jin Dynasty, which later evolved into the emperor system.
8 Sui Dynasty (581 - 618)
The Sui Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history. It was said that it was founded by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian, and lasted for about 44 years. The political system of the Sui Dynasty created the imperial examination system for the economic prosperity and cultural development of the emperor system.
9 Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)
The Tang Dynasty was a powerful dynasty in Chinese history. Legend has it that it was founded by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, and lasted about 290 years. The political system of the Tang Dynasty was the emperor system. The economy was prosperous and the culture developed. Many important inventions and innovation appeared, such as Li Bai, Du Fu and other great poets.
The corresponding table of Chinese and European dynasties is as follows:
| Dynasties in Chinese history| European history and dynasties|
| ---- | ---- |
| Xia dynasty| Ancient Egypt|
| Shang Dynasty| ancient Greek|
| the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-771 B.C.)| ancient Rome|
| Eastern Zhou| medieval Europe|
| the Spring and Autumn| medieval Europe|
| Qin Dynasty| medieval Europe|
| the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. -A.D. 24)| the Dark Ages|
| the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 - 220)| European Renaissance|
| Three Kingdoms, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties| European Renaissance|
| Sui Dynasty| European Religious Reformation|
| Tang dynasty| industrial Revolution in Europe|
| Five Dynasties and ten Kingdoms| industrial Revolution in Europe|
| Song Dynasty| industrial Revolution in Europe|
| Yuan Dynasty| European Renaissance|
| Ming Dynasty| European Renaissance|
| Qing Dynasty| Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries|
It should be noted that this is only a rough correspondence between historical events and periods. There are many uncertainties and complicated factors, so there may be differences in certain situations.
The Qin and Han Dynasties to the two Jin Dynasties was an important period of ancient Chinese literature. During this period, many excellent literary works emerged and passed down to this day.
Records of the Historian and History of the Han Dynasty: These two historical books are regarded as the classics of ancient Chinese history books. They record a large number of historical events and figures from the Pre-Qin Dynasty to the Western Han Dynasty. They are important reference documents for ancient Chinese literature.
The Book of Songs was the earliest collection of poems in China. It included poems from the Pre-Qin period and was hailed as the foundation of ancient Chinese literature.
3 "Chu Ci": It is a collection of poems created by Qu Yuan, a poet of the Chu State during the Warring States Period. It is regarded as a masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature and has a profound influence on the poetry creation of later generations.
4. Zhuangzi and Laozi: These two classic works of Taoism are important representatives of ancient Chinese philosophy and have a profound influence on ancient Chinese literature and thought.
The Legend of Yue Zhong and Water Margins: These two novels are representative works of ancient Chinese novels. They describe the social unrest and people's lives during the Song Dynasty and are still popular with readers.
Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber: These two novels are classics in the history of Chinese literature. They describe the myths, legends and social phenomena of the Tang Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty and have a profound influence on later generations of literature.
The Qin and Han Dynasties to the two Jin Dynasties was an important period in the history of Chinese literature, leaving behind many excellent literary works, which had a profound impact on the literature and art of later generations.
There weren't many films about the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the Song and Liao Dynasties. Here are some related movies and TV series:
- Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms:
- "The Yellow Robe (2006): It tells the story of Zhu Quanzhong, the Taizu of the Later Liang Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
- Cave Dwelling (2011): It tells the folk stories of the Song Dynasty and shows the social life and culture of the Song Dynasty.
- "The Beauty of Drum Music"(2015): tells the story of the Southern Tang Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
- Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties:
- [Book of Jin (2010): This is a documentary about the politics, culture, and historical events of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties.]
- The Legend of the Northern and Southern Dynasties (2016): tells the historical stories of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, including the Northern Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, and Tang Dynasties.
- [The Legend of the White-Haired Witch: The Bright Moon Kingdom (2017): This is an ancient fantasy drama that tells the story of the feud between a fox who has cultivated into a spirit and a general of the Tang Dynasty at the end of the Tang Dynasty.]
- Song and Liao Dynasties:
- Song Liao War (2002): tells about the war between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty.
- [Records of the Khitan Kingdom (2010): This is a documentary that introduced the politics, culture, and historical events of the Song and Liao Dynasties.]
- Princess Xiao (2013): This is an ancient drama about the story of Empress Xiao, the princess of the Song Dynasty.
It should be noted that these movies and TV series were all works from a few years ago. They might be outdated or no longer popular.
If you want to understand the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, you can refer to the following suggestions:
History of the Sui Dynasty: This is a book written by Wang Tong, a historian of the Tang Dynasty, about the history of the Sui Dynasty. It gives a comprehensive introduction to the political, military, economic, and cultural aspects of the Sui Dynasty. It plays an important role in understanding the historical background and social development of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
2. History of the Five Dynasties: It was a book written by Ouyang Xiu, a historian of the Song Dynasty, about the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It mainly introduced the political, military, economic, and cultural aspects of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It was an important material to understand the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties: It was a historical novel written by Luo Guanzhong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty, about the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Although some plots were fabricated, it was also one of the important materials to understand the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Therefore, if you want to understand the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, you should first read the History of the Sui Dynasty and the History of the Five Dynasties, then refer to novels such as the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. This way, you can have a more comprehensive understanding of the history, culture, and characters of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
The ending of the thirteen heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was as follows:
The Tang Dynasty was established after the fall of the Sui Dynasty. Li Shimin was the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He implemented a series of reforms and policies that made the Tang Dynasty one of the most prosperous and powerful dynasties in Chinese history.
During his reign, Li Shimin defeated a series of anti-Tang forces, including the invasion of Tuyuhun, Turks, Khitans and other ethnic groups, which further expanded the territory of the Tang Dynasty. He also issued a series of decrees to encourage cultural, economic, and political development.
Li Shimin also recruited talents and formulated a series of policies to make full use of talents. He attached great importance to education and promoted the imperial examination system, allowing culture to flourish and develop.
After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin was captured by Zhu Quanzhong, the Taizu of the Later Liang Dynasty, and became his subordinate. Later Liang Taizu believed that Li Shimin had the talent to recruit him into his own forces and let him participate in the counterattack against the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin played an important role in the Tang Dynasty's counterattack. He led the Tang Dynasty army to defeat the troops of the Later Liang Taizu and finally destroyed the Later Liang Taizu to establish the restoration of the Tang Dynasty.
After the Tang Dynasty was restored, Li Shimin continued to serve as emperor until his death. During his reign, he continued to implement a series of reforms and policies that made the Tang Dynasty more prosperous and powerful.
In addition to Li Shimin, the other heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties had relatively satisfactory endings. For example, Yang Guang was exiled to Hainan Island after the fall of the Sui Dynasty and eventually died there. Zhang Xutuo, Gao Qi and the others also had a happy ending. Although they did not become heroes of the Tang Dynasty, they played an important role in the Tang Dynasty's counterattack.
The Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang Dynasties were important periods in ancient Chinese history. There were also many novels in this period. You can refer to the following famous representative works:
1. The Book of Sui: It described the establishment, development, and destruction of the Sui Dynasty, as well as the rise and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. It was a classic historical novel in ancient China.
2. The Story of the Northern and Southern Dynasties: A series of wonderful stories about politics, war, family, love, etc. during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
" The Good Man of the Tang Dynasty ": It was set in the Tang Dynasty and described the growth and transformation of a man in politics, love, friendship, family, and so on.
" Water Margins ": A classic of ancient Chinese novels, which depicted the uprising and struggle of 108 righteous thieves in the Song Dynasty.
5. Journey to the West: The story of Sun Wukong and the other main characters 'journey to the Western Heaven to obtain Buddhist scriptures is a classic in ancient Chinese novels.
From the Tang and Song Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the period of development of the folk vernacular. Most of the literary works in this period were written by the folk. The vernacular was easy to understand and lively, which played an important role in the development and prosperity of Chinese literature.
In the Tang and Song Dynasties, the poems and essays of Li Bai and Du Fu were written in the vernacular, with distinctive characteristics of the times and literary style. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the vernacular literature had further developed, such as "Dream of the Red Chamber","Journey to the West" and other classic literary works. These works were presented in the form of vernacular, fluent in language and easy to understand, becoming an outstanding representative of Chinese classical literature.
The development of folk vernacular not only made literary works closer to people's lives, but also promoted the process of the Chinese literature's modernisation. It provided an important foundation for the variety and prosperity of Chinese literature.