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Dugu Qieluo

陈峻菁Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaMar 2023

3.7
Word count
308K words
Chapters
27
ISBN
9787539996172
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Time Travel Fantasy Legendary LivesHistorical LegendPalace IntriguePower Behind the ThronePower GamePower GamesEmpress LegendPatriotismSui DynastyFemale Perspective

Summary

She was the founding empress of the Sui dynasty, the own aunt of Li Yuan, founder of the Tang, and the cherished daughter of Dugu Xin, one of the ten great beauties of ancient China. She was also the driving force behind the Sui's replacement of the Northern Zhou, the southern campaign that destroyed Chen, and the unification of the realm. Scheming and decisive, she rode to court in the same carriage as Emperor Wen, Yang Jian, and was jointly hailed with him as the "Two Sages." A tale of revenge for a noble girl, an earth-shaking and peerless love—watch Chen Junjing wield a brilliant pen to write a splendid chapter and paint a sweeping panorama of power and passion in a chaotic age.

Editor's review

This is a long historical novel centered on Dugu Qieluo, placing the founding empress of the Sui Dynasty back into the power struggles from Northern Zhou to the early Sui. The work captures the overlapping layers of her identities: the beloved daughter of the prestigious Dugu clan, wife of Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian, aunt of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan, and a political participant whom contemporaries called one of the "Two Sages." Driven by a noble girl's coming-of-age and revenge, the narrative weaves family fate, marriage, and dynastic change together, with both the tension of court intrigue and the emotional ups and downs of people in turbulent times. The pacing leans toward the dramatic, and the character relationships are clear—suitable for readers who want a story-based approach to the history from the late Northern and Southern Dynasties to the early Sui. Read it as a novel, keep a little discernment about specific historical facts, and compare with historical records to learn about the real-life prototypes—you'll get more out of it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who enjoy historical fiction from a female protagonist's perspective
  • General readers interested in the founding of the Sui Dynasty and the late Northern and Southern Dynasties political landscape
  • Casual readers who prefer narratives blending power struggles, court intrigue, and romance
  • Readers who want an initial encounter with the historical figure Dugu Qieluo through story

Not a good fit for

  • Historical researchers expecting strict adherence to historical fact and rejecting fictional plots
  • Readers who dislike court intrigue and romantic entanglement themes
  • Beginners seeking concise, systematic knowledge of Sui Dynasty history

Reading tips

  1. Before reading, familiarize yourself with the basic timeline of the Northern Zhou and early Sui so character relationships are clearer.
  2. Keep the novel's plot separate from historical records of Empress Dugu; note the distinction between fact and fiction.
  3. Observe how the author arranges the revenge plotline and the political plotline to understand where the narrative focus lies.
  4. After finishing, consult historical sources on Emperor Wen of Sui and Empress Dugu to compare with the character portrayal.

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1958

Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 输给仇恨
  3. 独孤伽罗 上
  4. 第一章 长安秋阅武
  5. 第二章 左右夫人
  6. 第三章 牵屯山遇刺
  7. 第四章 宇文泰之死
  8. 第五章 普六茹坚
  9. 第六章 独孤信之死
  10. 第七章 太子妃
  11. 第八章 伐齐选将
  12. 第九章 诛宇文护
  13. 第十章 千金公主
  14. 第十一章 骑兽之势
  15. 独孤伽罗 下
  16. 第十二章 夺位极辉殿
  17. 第十三章 二圣临朝
  18. 第十四章 栗园春色
  19. 第十五章 晋王杨广
  20. 第十六章 平陈之战
  21. 第十七章 五子初长成
  22. 第十八章 尉迟绿萼
  23. 第十九章 五十大寿
  24. 第二十章 庶人村
  25. 第二十一章 仁寿宫藏娇
  26. 第二十二章 亘永不离
  27. 尾声 千古泰陵

FAQ

Are all the events in this novel historically accurate?
It is historical fiction. The main characters and historical backdrop have documentary basis, but specific plots, dialogue, and psychological descriptions are largely literary invention. Read it as a story and consult reliable histories for the factual record.
Do I need prior knowledge of Northern and Southern Dynasties history to read this?
Not necessarily. The novel explains character relationships and historical context as the plot unfolds, so readers with no background can follow it. However, knowing the general arc of the Northern Zhou–Sui transition will make the power struggles easier to follow.
Is this book suitable as an introductory read on Sui Dynasty history?
It is not well suited as a systematic historical introduction. It focuses on Dugu Qieluo's personal fate and court relationships, with the narrative serving character and drama. For the broader historical arc and institutional background, you will need supplementary readings.

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About the author

陈峻菁 Author

Chen Junjing is an author for whom limited public information is currently available; details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and an English name have not been clearly recorded. Judging from the four works held in the collection, Chen Junjing's writing spans both historical narrative and speculative fiction. Representative works include Thousand Temple Bells (2 volumes), Dugu Jialuo, The Tangdi Dynasty (2 volumes), and Rising Step by Step. These works are often categorized as otherworldly continent fiction, time-travel alternate history, and social fiction, suggesting that the author can both unfold long narratives against historical figures and dynastic settings and explore character fates and social relations within speculative frameworks. Based on the available material, Chen Junjing's writing consists mainly of longer series, combining a sense of history with popular storytelling, while further public information is needed to clarify the author's specific writing career and literary influence.

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