Editor's note: "Historical facts and fiction are foggy, and the truth of the characters is waiting to be traced. "In the long history of literature and history, the fiction and reality of characters are often confusing. Hua Mulan, Zhao Min and other ten characters, some of them are the protagonists of folklore, and some are fictions of literary works. However, the blankness of the canonical history does not necessarily mean that it does not exist, and the legend is not groundless. To explore their fiction and reality, we need to dig deep into historical materials and distinguish the truth from the false. This not only tests our historical skills, but also requires us to have keen insight and a rigorous attitude towards study.
"When the fake is true, the truth is also false, and there is no place for inaction." In the long river of history, there are always some characters who seem to be real and illusory, making people elusive. Today, let's talk about the ten people who did not exist in history listed by netizens.
The first thing to talk about is the Mulan of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. "Chirp and chirp, Mulan is a household weaver. I don't hear the sound of the machine, but I hear the sigh of the woman. A song "Mulan Ci" makes the image of Mulan deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
However, there is no clear record of his specific characters and deeds in the official history. Someone shouted in the comment area: "What if there is no official historical record? Mulan's spirit of serving in the army on behalf of her father has long become part of the backbone of the nation! That's not true.
Historical research focuses on empirical evidence, and without the support of conclusive historical data, it is difficult to assert the true existence of a poem that has been circulated among the people.
Perhaps Mulan is just a microcosm of the many brave women of that era, who have become the heroines we know today through word of mouth and artistic processing. But from a rigorous historical perspective, her true identity is indeed in doubt.
Zhao Min of the Yuan Dynasty is a strange woman written by Mr. Jin Yong. In the comment area, some gold fans shouted: "Zhao Min is the eternal county lord in our hearts!" "Yes, in Jin Yong's martial arts world, Zhao Min is smart and clever, dare to love and hate.
But this is just fiction in fiction after all. As Mr. Lu Xun said, "The truth of art is not the truth of history." "The novel constructs a wonderful landscape for us, in which Zhao Min shines, but this cannot be equated with real history.
Her existence is only the crystallization of the author's rich imagination, satisfying our romantic fantasies of that era.
Li Yuanba of the Tang Dynasty, this fierce general who was portrayed as infinitely powerful, is mostly fictional in fiction.
Someone in the comment area argued: "Such a heroic image, even if it is fictional, is a kind of spiritual sustenance!" "It is true that people always yearn for heroes and longing for such invincible characters to save the world. But we can't take fiction for fact because of the desire of our hearts.
Just like "painting bread to satisfy hunger", imaginary food cannot satisfy the stomach after all, and Li Yuanba's bravery can only stay in the chapters of the novel, rather than the real historical battlefield.
Mu Guiying of the Song Dynasty mainly exists in folklore and literary works. Some commented: "Mu Guiying is in charge, how exciting, why do you have to worry about whether it is true?" "You know, history is serious, and you can't ignore the truth just because the story is exciting.
While Mu Guiying's story is wonderful and inspires generations, it doesn't change its fictional nature. We can appreciate the spirit of the story, but we can't confuse it with real historical figures, otherwise it will be like "pointing a deer to a horse" and confusing right and wrong.
Liang Shanbo and Zhu Ying Taizhong Liang Shanbo in the Eastern Jin Dynasty currently lack conclusive historical records to prove their true existence. There was a lament in the comment area: "Such a poignant love story, if it is not true, is too disappointing!" ”
However, beautiful love does not always have real archetypes. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai may have been created by the ancients' beautiful yearning for love, just as the ancients said: "Love doesn't know where to start, and it goes deep." ”
This affection is eternal in legends, but it is difficult to gain a foothold under the research of history.
The concubines of the Qing Dynasty were mostly characters in legends and literary creations. Someone questioned in the comments: "Why can't you believe that such a beautiful and mysterious woman exists?" "Beautiful legends are always tempting, but legends are not equal to history.
The story of Concubine Xiang is full of mystery, but it lacks real evidence. is like the "mirror flowers", which seems beautiful, but cannot touch the truth.
Zhao Hede, the younger sister of Zhao Feiyan in the Han Dynasty, was over-interpreted by literary works, and its authenticity is doubtful. Someone in the comment complained about it: "The existence of a person cannot be denied just because of a literary work!" "However, history cannot be judged solely by emotion.
Literary works tend to exaggerate or fictionalize the images and deeds of certain characters for the sake of plot. Zhao Hede's image may have become vivid and charming under the rendering of literature, but this does not mean that she is really so in history.
Jingwei in ancient times, a character in myths and legends, whose existence is difficult to determine in history. Some comments sighed: "How great is the spirit of Jingwei reclamation, why should we investigate the truth and falsehood?" "The greatness of the spirit does not mean the real existence of the characters.
Jingwei reclamation embodies the spirit of the ancients to resist nature, but this is only the moral of the myth. Just as "Praise the father day by day" is a symbol, not a true historical record.
During the Warring States Period, Li Yuan, the doorman of Chun Shenjun, some of his deeds may be fictional. Some people in the comment area were disdainful: "Just a doorman, is truth and falsehood so important?" "Every detail of history can affect our overall perception of that era. Even if it is a seemingly inconspicuous doorman, its authenticity is also related to our accurate judgment of the relationship between historical events and characters.
The autumn fragrance of the Ming Dynasty is talked about in the story of Tang Bohu ordering autumn incense. Someone in the comment laughed: "It's just an interesting story, why bother with it?" "It's a story, but when we tell fictional characters as if they were real, it's disrespectful to history.
"Using history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall." When we study history, we need to find the truth and draw wisdom and lessons from real people and events. For these characters who may not exist, we must maintain a rational and objective attitude, appreciate the cultural values and spiritual connotations they represent, but at the same time, we must also be soberly aware of the difference between history and legend and fiction.
History is a treasure house, and when we seek the truth in it, we must keep our eyes open, distinguish between right and wrong, and not be confused by falsehood, so that we can truly appreciate the charm of history.
Conclusion: In the long course of history, the real and the fictional characters are often intertwined. Ten characters such as Mulan and Zhao Min have become heroes praised by the people, and some are classic images in literary works. Their existence or absence cannot be simply generalized.
This not only tests our rigorous research of historical materials, but also requires us to understand the creation and imagination in cultural inheritance. Historical research should not be confined to a rigid approach, but should be explored from an open and pluralistic perspective. Welcome the majority of netizens to leave a message to discuss, share your insights, and jointly unveil the mystery of these characters.