01952cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500170014124600190015826400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800290039452010830042353400450150665300270155185600430157899900170162123915UtSlPG20260610133541.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aAC1 aDu, Guangting,d850-93310a虬髯客傳1 aQiuranke zhuan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-19  aProduced by Wan-Wen Yang  a"虬髯客傳" by Guangting Du is a historical novel believed to have been written during the Tang dynasty period, which spanned from the 7th to the 10th centuries. The book explores themes of valor, intrigue, and the complex dynamics of power and loyalty within the context of a politically tumultuous time in Chinese history.  The narrative centers on the character Li Jing, a humble scholar who encounters a mysterious figure known as the "虬髯客" or "Curved Beard Guest." This enigmatic character provides counsel and assistance to Li Jing as he navigates the treacherous political landscape following the fall of the Sui dynasty and the rise of the Tang dynasty. One pivotal moment of the story involves the Curved Beard Guest guiding Li Jing in his interactions with various notable figures and helping him understand the intricacies of power. Through alliances, strategic planning, and a blend of fate and wisdom, the story illustrates how honor and merit shape one’s destiny in an era filled with ambition and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, Chinese40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23915  c64937d64937