02191cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500170014624600200016326400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800280040052012190042853400450164765300570169265300560174985600430180599900170184823835UtSlPG20260610133540.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aPL1 aChu, Renhu, active 1675-169510a隋唐演義1 aSui Tang Yan Yi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-12  aProduced by Jun-Rong Hu  a"隋唐演義" by Renhu Chu is a historical novel written in the late 17th century. The book delves into the tumultuous era of the Sui and Tang dynasties in China, focusing on themes of power struggles, ambition, and the rise and fall of rulers. Key figures in this narrative include the ambitious Yang Jian, known as Emperor Wen of Sui, and the rebellious Jin Wang, setting the stage for conflicts and alliances that shape this pivotal moment in Chinese history.   The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the backdrop of the fading Chen dynasty and the rise of the Sui dynasty. It highlights various characters, including Yang Jian, who is nurtured under unique circumstances that suggest his future greatness, and the current Chen ruler, who indulges in pleasure while neglecting his responsibilities. As the Sui dynasty begins to make its moves to conquer the Chen dynasty, detailed plots unfold involving various military leaders and court intrigues. The narrative hints at betrayals and power plays, particularly involving Yang Jian's sons, framing an epic tale of ambition, jealousy, and the quest for supremacy in an ever-changing political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction  aChina -- History -- Sui dynasty, 581-618 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23835  c64867d64867