From: The History of the Three Kingdoms by Chen Shou in the Western Jin Dynasty

Original text:

I would rather be negative than negative.

Translation:

I would rather let others down than let others down.

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Creative background:

The History of the Three Kingdoms written by Chen Shou, like the first three histories, is also a private history book. After Fan Qi's death, Shang said in the above table: "Chen Shou wrote The Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms, in which there are many exhortations, which are conducive to weathering. Although the elegance is not the same, the quality is straight and I am willing to record it. " It can be seen that after the book "The History of the Three Kingdoms" was completed, it was well received and praised by people at that time.

Chen Shou's narrative is short, the three books are rarely repeated, and the notes are informative. He is also very cautious in the selection of materials, which is valued by historians of past dynasties. Historians regard Historical Records, History of Han Dynasty, History of Later Han Dynasty and History of the Three Kingdoms as the first four histories, and regard them as biographical historical masterpieces.

Although the overall literary talent of the three countries is slightly inferior, there are also many wonderful descriptions. Such as Battle of Red Cliffs, Chen Shou, etc., there are related historical materials in Shu Shu Zhuge Liang Biography, Shu Shu Zhu Xian Biography and Wu Shu Lu Su Biography. , through their respective descriptions, make Battle of Red Cliffs vivid, especially the dialogue between Wu Shu and their respective subjects, which is very vivid.

Chen Shou can also conceal the truth in his narrative without losing records, and promote beauty without concealing shortcomings. In the era when Chen Shou lived, all kinds of political relations were complicated, and historical issues and practical issues were intertwined. Chen Shou tried to reflect the historical truth in a tortuous way.