Chronicle of Bandit Suppression (3)

潘景龙Northern Literature and Art Publishing House (Beifang Wenyi Chubanshe) · ChinaMay 2020

2.8

Word count: 220K words
Chapters: 35

Summary

The novel's plot is broad in scope, its cast of characters vast, its sweep grand and deeply moving. It exposes the brutality of the Japanese invaders and the ugly faces of the traitors and running dogs who preyed on the common people; it portrays the suffering of the masses, humiliated and oppressed in dire straits, and their brave, unyielding spirit of resistance; it celebrates the fervent patriotism of the anti-Japanese fighters and their heroic spirit—fearing neither violence nor bloodshed and sacrifice; and it vividly presents scene after scene of tragic and stirring battle against the Japanese bandits.

Editor's review

As the third installment of the Dangkou Zhuan series, this book continues the broad plot tapestry and large cast of characters, juxtaposing the brutality of the Japanese invaders, the ugliness of traitors and running dogs, and the suffering of ordinary people against the backdrop of the War of Resistance, while highlighting the heroic spirit of resistance fighters who defy violence and fear no sacrifice. The novel drives its narrative through a series of solemn and stirring battle scenes, full of emotion and sweeping in effect, suited to readers who enjoy traditional chapter-style War of Resistance storytelling. For readers who have finished the first two volumes, this installment advances both character fates and battle scenes, offering a continuous reading experience; new readers should first catch up on the earlier books to avoid losing track of character relationships. While reading, pay attention to how the author handles the relationship between the ensemble cast and the main thread, and the pacing between depictions of suffering and heroism, to better appreciate the work's momentum and where its force is applied.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy War of Resistance themes and seek grand scenes and ensemble storytelling
Readers who have read the first two volumes of Dangkou Zhuan and want to follow the characters' fates
Readers who prefer traditional narrative and enjoy solemn, stirring battle scenes and patriotic themes
General readers looking for accessible War of Resistance reading for leisure

Not a good fit for

Readers who have not read the earlier books and hope to understand all character relationships from this single volume
Readers who prefer delicate psychological description and slow-paced literary narrative
Readers sensitive to depictions of wartime violence and suffering who would rather avoid such content

Reading tips

Read the first two volumes first to clarify the main characters and factional relationships before entering this book's plot
Jot down character affiliations and key events while reading to avoid confusion of threads in ensemble narrative
Note the author's shifts in pacing between suffering and battle scenes to appreciate where the narrative effort is directed
After finishing, review the book's major battles and compare different characters' choices and fates

About the publisher

Northern Literature and Art Publishing House (Beifang Wenyi Chubanshe) China · Founded in 1961

Northern Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on contemporary and modern literary and artistic works, literary theory, and translations of foreign literature, while also covering categories such as history, popular science, Eastern philosophy, and world classics. Its collection includes 737 titles, with representative publications ranging from traditional Chinese classics such as Records of the Grand Historian, The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, and The Analects to foreign literary works including the complete classic plays of Shakespeare, Balzac's Old Goriot and Eugénie Grandet (in celebrated translations by Fu Lei), and The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Its author resources span classical figures such as Sima Qian, Song Yingxing, and Confucius, foreign writers such as Shakespeare and Balzac, and translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Fu Lei. The press combines the transmission of classics with an orientation toward general reading, developing a distinctive profile in both the editing of traditional texts and the translation of foreign literature. Public information is limited, so the above emphasizes the publishing profile reflected in the books held in the collection.

版权信息
第六十七章：战江龙全歼鬼子兵盘龙洞又插英雄旗
第六十八章：裴亲仁思女宴乡友梁才策划谋财陷阱
第六十九章：裴家继子仪式隆重李天刚劝阻枉徒劳
第七十章：忠善人祭祖命黄泉净阉寺师徒洒泪别
第七十一章：李天刚策划除恶魔奸小妈兄弟俩遭刺
第七十二章：除贼失手三妮被害梁才惜命进城藏身
第七十三章：诛元凶除梁家父子闯虎穴翠英泄机密
第七十四章：救同胞端掉宪兵队奏大捷挺近盘龙洞
第七十五章：春情骚动憎人拜尼识破歹意老尼拒僧
第七十六章：夜寺院群魔染脏床贪性欲枉焚净庵寺
第七十七章：俩狼山三女结良缘秃头山下为民除寇
第七十八章：秃头山炸毁军火库裴家屯恋人配鸳鸯
第七十九章：镇法寺老僧赴黄泉为人复仇范同被擒
第八十章：展智慧死尸换活人众英雄大闹灯花灯
第八十一章：众英雄聚集盘龙洞接受任务开赴外线
第八十二章：十八户惨案大惊骇欧阳山率队袭日寇
第八十三章：横尸血染三十六户打伏击痛歼鬼子兵
第八十四章：挥师夜袭一百户村奏凯旋兵分两路行
第八十五章：六棵松两军大会师侦察敌情有惊无险
第八十六章：王七岗痛杀鬼子兵有情人密林成鸳鸯
第八十七章：桂花盘龙洞求援兵马龙投入抗日队伍
第八十八章：六棵松合兵议大事夜袭于家烧锅告捷
第八十九章：兵分三路跳到外线冰水淹敌妙计歼寇
第九十章：策反伪军剿山假战沈桂发弃暗奔光明
第九十一章：敌人调兵清山剿林拐湾子遭难夜失守
第九十二章：赵黑塔部临危受命清水河畔大计敲定
第九十三章：响马河畔袭扰敌寇清水河筑坎引洪流
第九十四章：吉林布兵撒下大网洪水汹涌溃败寇伪
第九十五章：九姐妹思亲出营地范同师兄去俩狼山
第九十六章：虎行岭杀寇救童生法台上公审洋道人
第九十七章：收租金重修净庵寺携斗金归返盘龙洞
第九十八章：迷魂阵浴血大突围被围困九姐妹相助
第九十九章：大砍刀上山送情报盘龙洞群雄谋良策
第一百章：左中右三路歼日寇十六路将士告大捷

FAQ

Can I read this directly without having read the first two volumes?

You can, but with so many characters and a continuous plot, entering the third volume directly may leave you feeling distant from the character relationships and prior events. It is best to at least familiarize yourself with the main characters and events of the first two volumes, or start from the beginning, so you can better appreciate how character fates and battle scenes progress in this book.

What is this book mainly about?

According to the materials, the novel exposes the brutality of the Japanese invaders and the ugliness of traitors and running dogs, portrays the suffering and uprising of the people in dire straits, praises the patriotism and heroic spirit of resistance fighters who defy violence and fear no sacrifice, and unfolds its narrative through a series of solemn and stirring battle scenes.

What is the narrative style of the novel?

The overall plot is broad, with many characters and a grand momentum, leaning toward traditional War of Resistance narrative, full of emotion and sweeping in effect. It emphasizes ensemble portrayal and battle scenes rather than delicate inner monologue, suitable for readers who enjoy grand narrative and solemn, stirring imagery.

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About the author

潘景龙 Author

Pan Jinglong is an author about whom limited public information is available; details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background remain unknown, and 14 of his works are held in the collection. Judging from the existing titles, his writing spans categories including otherworld continents, war and military fiction, and social novels, showing considerable range in subject matter. The titles Iron Banner of Liaoxi and Green Hills and Fertile Fields carry a distinct sense of place and period, possibly pointing to historical or rural narratives, while the multi-volume Tunmai series, released in successive upper and lower volumes, is substantial in length and demonstrates the author's ability to sustain long-form structure. Overall, Pan Jinglong's works combine fantasy and realism, offering both the imaginative construction of otherworld continents and writing that engages with social reality, while the war and military titles add a more robust tone. Owing to the lack of biographical material and the author's own account of his writing, a more detailed assessment of his style is difficult at present, and readers may learn more by turning to the works themselves.