Romance of the Three Kingdoms

There is also a big gap between the characters in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the real characters in the History of the Three Kingdoms. Here are a few characters to illustrate.

Zhuge Liang: Zhuge Liang's ability to govern the country and the army, his character of helping the world and loving the people, and his modesty and prudence set an example for various outstanding historical figures in later generations. The monarch, intellectuals and the people all praised him, praised him and loved him from different angles. It can be said that Zhuge Liang's great influence in history has surpassed his political and military practice in the history of the Three Kingdoms. Although The Romance of the Three Kingdoms highlights the positive aspects of Zhuge Liang's life, such as personality, morality and achievements, it is infinitely exaggerated, describing him as the embodiment of wisdom and the representative of loyalty, and deifying him into a superman image that is half man and half god. Lu Xun commented: "Zhuge Liang's wisdom is close to the devil." Therefore, Zhuge Liang in Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not a real historical figure, but a historical novel figure.

Liu Bei: Chen Shou's evaluation of Liu Bei is: "Hongyi is generous, knows people and treats scholars, and is a hero in the style of Gao Zu." And entrusted the whole country to Zhuge Liang, but with the same mind, sincere monarch and minister serve the public and prosper in ancient and modern times. If you have no right to do something, you can't catch Wei Wu. Because the cardinality is too narrow. However, he "persisted, and he would never do it." "In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the author described Liu Bei as a representative of the benevolent, who was the orthodox successor of the imperial power in the Han Dynasty. Therefore, it is extremely exaggerated to describe Liu Bei's kind, generous and kind-hearted personality, but while highlighting his kindness, he fell into an incompetent side, giving people the feeling of incompetence and hypocrisy. Liu Bei in TV plays is often Lacrimosa. Although crying and tears show Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness, they give people the impression that Liu Bei's world is crying, distorting Liu Bei's true image as a "lean" and "outstanding person".

Guan Yu: In history, Guan Yu was the tiger general of "ten thousand enemies". He is proud and has no regrets, and his grievances are clear. He is famous for his loyalty, but he is "righteous and proud" and has more courage and less wisdom. After Ma Chao surrendered to Liu Bei, he was named General of the Day. When Guan Yu was in charge of Jingzhou, he wrote a book with Zhuge Liang, "Ask who can compare with the super talent." Zhuge Liang wrote back that Ma Chao is a great man in the world, but he is not as good as Guan Yu's "peerless", and Guan Yu "keeps books to entertain himself as a guest." This is a typical brave and foolhardy military commander's character. However, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, because he is a member of Liu Bei's camp and has the characteristics of loyalty, he is portrayed as the embodiment of benevolence and righteousness. He followed Liu Bei and did not avoid difficulties and obstacles. Xiapi was captured and surrendered to Cao Cao, but his heart was tied to Liu Bei. He just thought that Cao Cao was very kind to him, so he killed Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang for Cao Cao before returning Liu, and lifted the siege of the white horse. But what is written in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is that Guan Yu met three times when Pi surrendered, and Cao Cao had a small banquet on the third day and a big banquet on the fifth day, but it was false. In short, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the author described Guan Yu as a "righteous man", so his image was seriously distorted.

Cao Cao: In history, Cao Cao's character is very complicated. Chen Shou thinks that Cao Cao is "the first in the history of the Three Kingdoms". "The magic of application and transaction, Han Bai's unique strategy, and the official licensing materials have their own tools, and they are sentimental and don't forget the old evils." Cao Cao has been in charge of the army for more than 30 years, but he can't let go. He must be endowed when he climbs high. He is better at poetry, cursive script and Go. Live frugally and don't pay attention to clothes. Discuss with others, laughing and laughing. "Honor should be rewarded, generous daughter; Nothing can be done, nothing can be done. " He is a first-rate politician, strategist and writer in the history of China. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, these good aspects of Cao Cao's character and morality are ignored, while his cruel and treacherous side is exaggerated. Therefore, Luo Guanzhong's Cao Cao is a typical treacherous, cruel, willful and suspicious villain.

Zhou Yu: Zhou Yu in history was "generous", modest and obedient, and "open and ambitious". Liu Bei called him "the plan of civil and military affairs, the English of ten thousand people." Sun Quan praised him as "the capital of Wang Zuo". However, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhou Yu became the bottom figure of Zhuge Liang. Zhou Yu was written to raise Zhuge Liang. Therefore, Zhou Yu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms is narrow-minded and always inferior to Zhuge Liang in wisdom. Unlike Zhou Yu praised by Su Shi, he is a "romantic figure through the ages".

Lu Su: If the characters of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu and others in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms are distorted, but there is still some basis, then in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Su is almost completely fabricated except for his name. Lu Su in history was "in the army, never leaving his book", "far-sighted" and "brilliant". When he first met Sun Quan, he put forward the founding policy: set foot in the east of the Yangtze River, reject Cao Cao in the north, wait for the destruction of Huang Zu, head for Liu Biao, who was accidentally discovered in the Yangtze River, and then build the so-called emperor for the world. This is similar to Zhuge Liang's longzhong pair. When Cao Cao's army went south to Jingzhou, Sun Quan's men all surrendered, but Lu Su advocated resisting Cao and advised Sun Quan to recall Zhou Yu to defend the business war. After Battle of Red Cliffs, he urged-Cao. In the history of Wu Dong, Lu Su was a real Zhuge Liang figure, and Sun Quan also admired him very much. The establishment and development of Wu was basically carried out in accordance with the political strategy and strategic policy put forward by Lu Su. However, in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Su became a victim of the wits and wits of Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu, a typical example of being fooled and bullied.

a two-part allegorical saying

Cao Cao went down to the south of the Yangtze River-brave and disastrous. Zhang Fei threw chicken feathers all over the floor-it was difficult for Zhuge Liang to collect Meng Huo-and put them away.

Cao Cao eats chicken ribs-it's tasteless to eat, but it's a pity to discard them. Zhang Fei made a plan-rough and detailed. Zhuge Liang plays the piano-the plan comes to mind

Cao Cao met Jiang Gan-it was a disaster. Zhang Fei sells smuggled salt-who dares to check Zhuge Liang's goose feather fan-so mysterious.

Cao operation-clean, Zhang Fei selling scales-strong people, hard goods, Zhuge Liang three-Zhou Qiyu-a little skill.

Cao Cao killed Hua tuo-afraid of illness and medicine. Zhang Fei sells meat-all talk and no practice. Zhuge Liang borrowed an arrow-borrowed it and didn't return it.

Cao Caoyong's trick-treachery and cunning-Zhang Fei's beating Guan Yu-forgetting the old love-Zhuge Liang's tears beheading Ma Su-the tail from wagging the dog

Cao Cao attacked Wancheng-defeated and fled-Zhang Fei ate bean sprouts-a plate of Loi Siu Zhuge Liang wanted an ugly wife-for his career

When Cao Cao killed Lv Boshe, it was wrong. Zhang Fei's mother is surnamed Wu. Nothing happened. Zhuge Liang made trouble. This is more important than appearance.

Cao Cao trounced Walker Road-as expected-Zhang Fei robbed his son-big eyes and small eyes-Zhuge Liang fought-elusive

Cao Cao's Defeat of Huarong Road —— Taking the Right Path —— Embroidering by Zhang Fei —— Fine in the Coarse —— Zhuge Liang's Golden Soup —— Planning.

Cao Cao and Zhuge Liang-Different Tempers

To make a metaphor, different people have different personalities. ) Zhang Fei wears a needle-thick and fine. Zhuge Liang's countermeasures-foresight

Zhang Fei pierces a needle-big eyes and small eyes-grass boat borrows an arrow-the more the better.

A Dou is an emperor-cowardly and incompetent, open-minded-wanting to kill people-borrowing the arrow of a grass boat-enjoying the success.

Dong Zhuo plays the story of Dixin among the flowers. Guan Yu sells meat-no one dares to come. The straw boat borrowed an arrow and returned with a full load.

The story of Deuxin-colorful-Guan Yunchang sells tofu-people are hard, goods are not hard-Zhuge Liang borrows arrows from grass boats-uses suspicious tactics.

Scold Liu Bei and scold Zhang Fei-Angry at Guandi Temple for a son-Stepping on the wrong door-Zhuge Liang borrowed an arrow from the grass boat-OK

Jiang Gan stole the book-when he was taken in, Guan Yu shot Huang Zhong-show mercy, Zhuge Liang mourned-put on airs.

Lu Su feted Guan Yunchang-hidden dangers, Guan Gong looked in the mirror-blushed consciously, Zhuge Liang mourned-insincerely.

The story of Lu Bu meeting Diusim-infatuation with Guan Gong and drinking-not afraid of blushing-Zhuge Liang used a false trick-had to

Wu Dong marries a wife-creates false reality-Guan Yunchang goes to Maicheng-catastrophe-Zhuge Liang sings an empty plan-there is no way.

Sima Yi broke the eight diagrams-she didn't pretend to understand-Mrs. Guandi Temple-panicked, and Zhuge Liang became a strategist-worthy of the name.

Zhou Yu offered Jingzhou-thankless-worshipping Guanyin in Guandi Temple-finding the wrong door-Zhuge Liang as a strategist-there are many ways.

Lu Su begged Jingzhou to return empty-handed and empty-handed. There is a statue of Guanyin hanging in Guandi Temple-it is not worthy of the name. Three cobblers are better than Zhuge Liang.

(Metaphor means that many people are wise and great things happen.

Home discussion, can come up with a good way)

Eating Cao Cao's meal and thinking about Liu Bei.

-the heart is not there. Guan Sheng and Li fought with wits.

Guan Yunchang curettage cures poison-no pain.

Dong Zhuo went to Beijing-he didn't come. Guan Yunchang curettage to cure poison-as if nothing had happened. Liu Beisan goes to Wollongong-please do so.

Zhuge Liang (figuratively speaking, you are invited)

Dong Zhuo went to Beijing-up to no good-Guan Yunchang scraped bones and played chess-as if nothing had happened.

Zhou Yu hit Huang Gai-one wanted to fight, the other wanted to join Cao Cao's camp-and went straight to Liu Bei's country-and cried.

(metaphor is hard-won)

Zhou Yu plays the yellow hat-pretends to go to the meeting-and goes straight to the point.

(The metaphor is straightforward and does not beat around the bush)

Zhou Yu hits the yellow cover-two wishes

Idioms of the three kingdoms

Take everything in your own hands.

From the biography of the reflection of Wei Zhi and Dian Wei: "Wei made it himself."

achieve many purposes at one stroke

Wei Zhi Zang Hongchuan, the source of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, said: "We can kill two birds with one stone by defending our country. 」

Helping hand

The origin of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the twentieth time: "I would like to help my brother and punish the traitors together. 」

Approach a woman

Cao Zhiluo's God-given source: "Fang Ze has nothing to add, and lead China has nothing to resist." 」

Being able to write a poem in seven steps ―― sharp intelligence.

Source of New Language Literature: If you want to make Dong's "Seven Steps to Write Poetry", you will fail to do Dafa. The answer is a poem: "Boil beans and burn beans, and beans cry in the kettle. They were born from the same root, so why should they fry each other? " "The emperor was deeply ashamed.

make three calls at the thatched cottage/repeatedly request sb to take up a post

The source of Zhuge Liang's predecessor: "The first emperor didn't treat his ministers unfairly, but gave up on himself and took care of them in the thatched cottage. 」

Write something. Logical

From The History of the Three Kingdoms Wei Zhi Wendi Ji: "Wendi's talent is literary talent, and he writes a chapter. 」

expected

The source of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the 31st time: "Feng heard that the master was defeated, clapped his hands and smiled:" Sure enough, I expected it. 』」

No explanation is allowed.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the thirteenth time: "Li Jue was later killed, Guo Si retreated, and the coachman ventured out of the city and threw himself into Li Jue's camp. 」

Don't know someone's intentions

Zhuge Liang's predecessor source: "I am sobbing, I don't know what to say." 」

Don't ignore one thing.

The History of the Three Kingdoms and the History of Shu originated from the biography of Wei Yan, saying, "We can't bear to be partial. 」

Advance while your opponent is not looking.

Yuan Shaochuan and Wei Zhi said, "The generals are simple and elite, and they are divided into surprise soldiers, who take advantage of their weakness to disturb Yu. 」

Feel extreme pain/anxiety inside

The source of Cai Yan's grief and indignation poem: "I don't care, I see it collapse within five days." 」

A person's life in this world is like a traveler's stay in an inn-life is short.

Wei Wendi's source of charity: "Life is like sending, why worry?" Cao Zhi's immortal article: "Looking down on the five mountains, life is like living in a house. 」

Obey sb.' s orders

Yuan Shaochuan, the source of the book in the later Han Dynasty, said, "A lonely man is poor in the army. He looks up at me and snores. For example, if the baby applauds, he will not be allowed to feed, and he will starve to death when standing. 」

Almost neck and neck

The source of Cao Pi's classical theory: "Fu Shuo equals Ban Gu. 」

The monarch refers to the highest rank among ministers.

The source of Wu Zhi's biography of Sun Chenchuan said: "Because of my heart, I am a very important person. 」

break the law

Zhuge Liang's predecessor said: "You are a traitor and a loyal and kind person, so you should pay the minister and discuss the rewards and punishments for him. 」

Lower the flag and beat the drums-stop fighting.

Zhao Yun, the source of the History of the Three Kingdoms and Shu, said, "The flag is dead, and Cao Jun suspected that there was an ambush, so he led it away.

Speak rudely

The origin of the romance of the Three Kingdoms is the twenty-third time: "Why not kill this man?" . 」

The impermanence of people or things

The source of Romance of the Three Kingdoms: "It is said that the general trend of the world will be combined for a long time, and it will be combined for a long time. 」

Be a novice

According to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang, as a rookie, helped Liu Bei fight, but he was dissatisfied with Zhang Fei and had many difficulties.

Entertain sb. With special respect

From the Biography of the Three Kingdoms and Wu Zhi, I quoted the Biography of Jiang Biao: "Fu Su Meng Bei said," I am a big brother, but I am not strong. As for today, I am well informed and don't want to go back to Wu Xiameng. " Meng said, "If you don't say goodbye for three days, you will be even more surprised. 』」

hundredweight hanging by a hair―be in imminent peril

The second time came from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms: "The world is in danger, and your majesty still drinks with eunuchs?" 」

A dangerous emergency.

The source of Zhuge Liang's predecessor: "Today, three points are beneficial to Yizhou, which is a dangerous autumn." 」

Si Mazhao has bad intentions, and the villain's heart is self-evident

During Cao Cao's reign, Si Mazhao was a general in charge of state affairs. He claimed that he soon became Duke Xiang of Jin, but Zhao pretended not to accept it. Temminick said angrily, "everyone knows Si Mazhao's heart. 」

Be worthy of sb's reputation.

The origin of Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the 45th time: "Soldiers are well-deserved. 」

Exactly the same, exactly the same

From the "History of the Three Kingdoms, Wu Chuan" Note: "One is consistent with the monarch, and there is a distinction between eternity and solidity. 」

A man of little learning

From the Biography of the Three Kingdoms and Wu Zhi, I quoted the Biography of Jiang Biao: "Fu Su Meng Bei said," I am a big brother, but I am not strong. As for today, I am well informed and don't want to go back to Wu Xiameng. " Meng said, "If you don't say goodbye for three days, you will be even more surprised. 』」

Cherish/cherish your old broom-just because it is your own, cherish what is worthless.

Source Cao Yu? Classic judgment: "Chinese says:" A family has a broom, and the daughter enjoys it exclusively. "I can't see my own trouble. 」

Musical instruments of corridor temples

Xu Jingchuan, the source of the annals of the Three Kingdoms and Shu, said, "Although Jiang Ji didn't know what to do, he thought there were many corridors and temples. 」

Be endowed with great/extraordinary talents

The Biography of Southern History Xie Lingyun said: "There is only one stone in the world, and there are eight fights in Cao Zijian. I will fight it, and I will fight it together from ancient times to the present. 」

Always holding a book in your hand ―― Be a diligent/studious reader.

The source Cao Pi said: "Although I am in the army, I can't let go. 」

It will be realized soon

Zhuge Liang's source is a model: "The prosperity of the Han family can be counted." 」

It's like taking something out of your pocket-it's like catching turtles in a jar.

Back to the 43rd chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms: "I made a long statement about Zeng, saying that Yongde was the first of the generals among the millions of troops, such as searching for their things. 」

Inspiration generate

The source anthology Cao said: "In spring, it is like a spring. 」

Road to Ruin

Meng Guangchuan, the source of the History of the Three Kingdoms, said, "The sun is in danger. 」

The charming eyes of a beautiful woman

The source is selected from Cao Zhiluo's "Shen Fu": "The bright eyes are good to see, and the bad ones help to pass on." 」

How many stars are there in a bright moon?

The lines of Wei Wudi's short song are selected from the source: "There are few stars in the moon, and blackbirds fly south and circle the tree three times. Which branches can we rely on? " 」

Internal unrest in the country

Born in Chen Lin? There is also Wei Wendi's book: "Why does the soil collapse and the fish rot?" 」

It's like entering uninhabited land-moving forward without obvious resistance.

From the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the seventh time: "Run left and right, like nobody's business. 」

Get along well (like a duck to water)

The Legend of the Three Kingdoms and Zhuge Liang: "The late master was close to Liang, and Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others broke up in discord. The late Lord said, "Lonely with Kong Ming, fish with water. 』」

improperly belittle oneself

The source is Zhuge Liang? One mode: "it is not advisable to belittle yourself and cite frustration to block the way of loyal ministers' advice." 」

Lonely life

From the biography of the Three Kingdoms and Wu Chuan: "Alone and helpless." 」

Sing while drinking-enjoy life to the fullest.

Source Cao Cao? A short song line: "What is life like when drinking?" ? 」

You can count with one hand-very few.

The reflection Wei Zhi Zhang Hechuan said: "It takes less than ten days to index the grain with one hand. 」

Musical opera man

From the biography of the Three Kingdoms Wu Zhi Zhou Yu: "Yu Shao devoted himself to music. Although there are mistakes after the three major congresses, I must know and manage them well. Gu's people said, "Song was wrong and Zhou Lang cared. 』」

Control the forces of nature

The origin of Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the first time: "If you get this book in a corner, you can attack it at night, which is called rain. 」

Comment from head to toe-criticize sth/sb.

"The Story of the Three Kingdoms, Wei Zhi's Speech and Biography" said: "At one time, Yan Fang thought he was a talented person and was often regarded as a celebrity. 」

heart-stirring

Artemisia argyi from the wall of Wei Wendi: "Feel the soul, feel the soul." . 」

Comment on Historical Romance and Feel the Situation of the Three Kingdoms —— Thoughts on Reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms

"The Yangtze River flows eastward, and the waves wash away heroes ..." Mention this word, and people will think of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the four classical novels.

The full name of Romance of the Three Kingdoms is Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which was compiled by Luo Guanzhong, a writer in the Ming Dynasty. As can be seen from the title, this novel is based on the History of the Three Kingdoms, but it is not as solemn as the official history, but an ancient vernacular novel. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms has become more artistic than the History of the Three Kingdoms. Below, I will comment on this 660,000-word masterpiece from several aspects.

I. Truth and fiction

The biggest difference between romance and official history is that romance is not true, but a novel. Everyone says that the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a seven-point historical fact and three-point fiction, which is true. But fiction, using artistic methods to fiction, is not just that historical facts can be used for fiction. For example, Guan Gong killed Hua Xiong with warm wine, which is not recorded in the history books. Another example is about going to a meeting alone with Lu Su. History books say that Lu Su went to see Guan Yu alone. There are of course countless similar examples. After reading it, a little analysis shows that most of these fictional plots pave the way for the characters described in the novel. Because, if we only create real characters as the official history says, some characters are contrary to the author's political and ideological views. Moreover, while making fiction, the author also noticed the rationality and coherence of the plot, rather than making fiction stiffly, which is why he felt immersive after reading it. In a word, the author's writing in this respect is quite successful, and these plots also show part of the author's subjective wishes.

Second, deification and uglification.

The characters in The Romance of Three Kingdoms are not real characters, but processed characters in the official history, including deified characters and demonized characters.

The typical representatives of deified figures are Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu. Zhuge Liang was deified by "prophecy" and Guan Yu by "loyalty" and "righteousness". Below, I want to briefly compare why the author focuses on deifying these two people.

Zhu was a famous Neo-Confucianist in the Southern Song Dynasty, and he thought he was the orthodoxy of the Three Kingdoms. Since Chen Shou, most of Zhu's previous views were based on Cao Wei. Since Zhu, kings, ministers and people have also begun to accept Zhu's point of view, because it conforms to Confucianism and can be accepted by the ruling class. Luo Guanzhong also agreed with Zhu. Therefore, most of his deified characters are loyal to the Han family. Among them, the author writes that Zhuge Liang is the embodiment of "wisdom" and Guan Yu is the embodiment of "loyalty" and "righteousness". This is why Daoguang ruler was influenced by The Romance of Three Kingdoms and gave Guan Yu posthumous title with more than 30 words.

As for uglification, it is basically apotheosis. For example, Zhou Yu, a hero in history, died young, but The Romance of the Three Kingdoms described him as a jealous man. Most uglification is set off by deification.

Third, people and clues

One of the great successes of The Romance of The Three Kingdoms is that it has successfully created many distinctive characters, such as Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, Zhao Yun, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu and Mi Fei. The author uses detail description to embody the distinctive characteristics of the characters. For example, when writing Zhang Fei, in the seventieth chapter, the author made a detailed description and description of Zhang Fei's narrow-minded battles, and at the same time increased the dialogue between Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, showing Zhuge Liang's superb wisdom.

The reason why The Romance of the Three Kingdoms can properly handle many characters and their complicated relationships is that the author not only writes with the techniques of reality, emptiness, detail, omission, insertion and flashback, but also uses the literary techniques of narrative along clues. The main line of Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the process of the establishment and demise of the Shu-Han regime until the three-point return to Jin, which is interspersed with clues. For example, during the period of Battle of Red Cliffs, the author began to narrate from three lines: Liu Bei, Sun Quan and Cao Cao. These three lines are interrelated, and they will not only describe one or two clues in one chapter. If intertwined, readers will feel very coherent, rather than just looking at a clue.

Fourth, feudalism and kingship

One of the political ideas expressed in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is to advocate typical Confucianism-kingly way and benevolent government. A large part of the fictional stories in Romance of the Three Kingdoms are to express this idea. In this way, the author boldly created a series of artistic images of "loyalty" and "righteousness" in his works.

The first one is Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang described in Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the embodiment of loyalty and wisdom, especially the author's wisdom of Zhuge Liang, which is even more exaggerated.

Zhuge Liang, in the ruling group of the landlord class at that time, was a sensitive, courageous and resourceful person. However, he has these advantages because he attaches importance to practice. For example, Cao Cao captured Jingzhou and led his troops south. Zhuge Liang analyzed the situation to Sun Quan and predicted that Cao Cao would be defeated, precisely because Zhuge Liang compared the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy and ourselves before the war. For another example, Zhuge Liang dared to come up with an "empty plan" because he analyzed the situation of the generals of both sides and knew that Sima Yi knew that he was "cautious all his life and would never take risks", so he took advantage of Sima Yi's long-term understanding of himself and adopted a very "dangerous" plan to solve the crisis. However, in more chapters, the author wrote Zhuge Liang as a "prophet". For example, Zhuge Liang's Watching the Sky at Night and Rolling Up His Sleeves several times. In "Sacrificing the Wind at the Seven Stars Altar", it is an absurd description. Similar problems are also found in Eight Arrays, Half Stone Sacrifice to Lushui, Wu Ganxing and Dingjun Mountain Show the Sage.