Taiping Gate
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Summary
The book comprises seventeen chapters. Its narrative employs a blend of fact and fiction, using important historical events as its framework and following fictional protagonists such as Xu Chunfeng, Xin Youguo, Hua Shaochang, and Hua Xiansheng as its main thread. It vividly recounts how the seeds of revolution were quietly sprouting throughout Sichuan and the entire country, and how revolutionary movements were brewing and erupting time and again, striking blow after blow against the decayed and obstinate feudal dynasty. The author's prose is plain and delicate, rich in emotion, and adept at employing vivid language with local flavor, bringing the novel's characters to life on the page.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the publication of this book is of great significance — in commemoration of those eighty-three young revolutionaries who crossed the oceans in search of the truth of national salvation, and in remembrance of that century-old memory of seeking peace outside Taipingmen.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Republican-era history, especially the local history of Chongqing
- Fans of fiction based on real historical events
- Readers who appreciate narratives that reflect great historical change through the fates of ordinary people
- Those who wish to reflect on human nature, morality, and historical complexity while reading
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment and fast-paced online fiction
- Readers with low tolerance for rather heavy historical subjects and tragic plotlines
Reading tips
- Before reading, a brief understanding of the historical background of Chongqing's "September 2nd Fire" will help you enter the setting more quickly.
- Pay attention to the trajectories of the main characters' psychological and behavioral changes before and after the disaster; this is key to understanding the work's deeper meaning.
- You may combine the author's afterword on the writing or related historical materials for extended reading to deepen your understanding of the work's historical context.
About the publisher
Chongqing Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for its titles in the humanities, social sciences, literature and arts, with about 940 books in its catalogue. Its publishing areas cover world history, science fiction, foreign literature, architecture and philosophy. Representative titles include Xiang Da's A History of Communications Between China and the West, Liang Sicheng's Rules of Qing-Style Construction, Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem II: The Dark Forest and III: Death's End, Ann Rand's The Fountainhead (25th Anniversary Edition), and Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. Its authors include Xiang Da, Liu Cixin, Liang Sicheng and Ann Rand. The press has developed distinctive strengths in historical source editing, the introduction and creation of science fiction, the translation of foreign literature, and architecture and philosophy titles, balancing scholarly value with general readership. As public information is limited, this profile outlines its publishing directions based only on the books in the catalogue.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章 破庙相逢
- 乱世偶遇
- 拜师开蒙
- 兴隆茶馆
- 第二章 川汉铁路
- 小道消息
- 修路的疑惑
- 劝说革命
- 第三章 茅塞顿开
- 密谋运枪
- 解疑答惑
- 第四章 斗智斗勇
- 重庆求学
- 盘算
- 第五章 鱼市血战
- 一场凶杀案
- 堂上会审
- 和解
- 第六章 偷天换日
- 《蜀报》的力量
- 回乡
- 第七章 初进重庆
- 警告
- 新式学堂
- 第八章 寻找方向
- 革命党的争论
- 大开眼界
- 密谋起义
- 第九章 上海股灾
- 亏空风波
- 暗流涌动
- 第十章 保路运动
- 悠闲的时光
- 局面失控
- 杀人立威
- 第十一章 火山爆发
- 攻打成都
- 武昌一声雷
- 第十二章 四川独立
- 英雄悲歌
- 绝笔信
- 第十三章 峰回路转
- 游行示威
- 了却心愿
- 离乡去渝
- 第十四章 留法预备学校
- 新生活
- “五四”余波
- 第十五章 故人相遇
- 戏园风波
- 字水宵灯
- 第十六章 有勇有谋
- 智破茶阵
- 觉醒时刻
- 第十七章 远赴重洋
- 《新青年》
- 太平之门
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About the author
Xu Peng, who writes under the pen name Yi Shuihan, was born in June 1985 in Gaotang, Shandong. He is a member of the China Writers Association, a member of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and a second-class literary creator. His work spans a wide range: modern Chongqing fiction such as Taipingmen, Kuixinglou and Zengjiayan; historical and literary writings such as Changle: The Scholar's Success and Weiyang: Sunset over Shu Roads; and books including Once You Decide, Go All Out and Hey, Youngster. He has also published practical computer books, including Power Query from Beginner to Master and The Complete Guide to Windows PowerShell Automation, and contributed to reports such as The 2018 Report on Frontier Science and Technology Development in China's Cyberspace Security. He won second prize in the National New Concept Writing Competition, received a perfect score in the 2003 college entrance exam essay, and is also a professional racing driver. Public information is limited, but his writing crosses both literary and technical fields and covers diverse subjects.
