前言 The Chinese is one of the most mysterious and intriguing cultures in the world. Their history, dating back over five thousand years ago, includes bloody conflicts that nearly ended the nation’s existence on earth. However, China has not only miraculously survived, but it has also grown stronger. Today, China continues to be a leading nation in economic productivity, science, and technology. For the Chinese, the secret to their survival and prosperity in the midst of chaos lies in its unique history, its colorful culture, and its beautiful mélange of over fifty ethnic minorities. These attributes all form the foundation of a complex knowledge system based on astronomy, geography, medicine, military, literature, and arts. Not surprisingly, the most defining characteristic of Chinese people is the wise and philosophical way they innately think and reason. To understand the Chinese, one must first understand their history. This book aims to promote a clearer understanding of who the Chinese people are, what their culture looks like, and how they think. This book includes ten stories that have long been part of the Chinese cultural fabric. The main characters of these stories range from everyday peasants and teachers to business men and military officers. Even though they had different occupations, all of them used their courage and wisdom to resolve dangerous situations and ultimately protected their people and country. Many of the main characters, like Mulan and Kong Ming, have been household names for many generations of Chinese. Above all, we hope that these engaging stories about the heroes of Chinese history will help readers to appreciate the wisdom that Chinese people use to resolve complex problems and overcome costly conflicts. In today’s globalized world, valuable elements in one nation’s culture can become the wealth of all cultures if we are all willing to communicate with and understand each other. Any differences in history, culture, language, and way of thinking between the east and the west can become the solid foundation upon which friendships can be built, solidified, and strengthened.
导语摘要 彩色图画版《智慧与勇气----中国传统故事选》(Courage and Wisdom: Illustrated Traditional Chinese Stories ),汇集了在中国流传久远的十个小故事,其中的人物大都能从历史文献中找到记载。尽管他们所处年代不同,身份各异,但都能凭着自己的智慧与勇气,在国家危难时刻表现出自己应有的担当。他们大多是一些普通人,如平民曹刿,木兰,边境小官宋就,商人弦高,教师墨子,普通军官檀道济等。其中*为神奇的就是孔明,在中国他几乎是智慧的化身。故事简练,引人入胜,并采用彩色连环图画的形式来呈现,绘画风格富有浓郁的中国特色。特别适合中外青少年读者阅读。
精彩内容 The Story of Tan Daoji Secret of the Grains By Yi Gang & Yi Jiangnan Illustrated by Ye Mingxi & Wan Huiqing Translated by Marianne Yakun Xu & John Jianhong Xu This story is based on an event that took place in China about 1,500 years ago during the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589). It is about how a strategy saved an army. The battlefield is an unpredictable arena where any party can win or lose. But no matter what, an army must protect itself from the enemy. In the case of General Tan Daoji and his army, they faced a life-or-death crisis in more ways than one. The enemy had been chasing them for days, and their granary had been set on fire. General Tan’s soldiers were very close to starving. To make matters worse, traitors had told the enemy about their food shortage. If General Tan and his army continued to retreat without restoring their food supply, the soldiers would fall into the enemy’s hands. At this crucial moment, the calm general made a bold decision. He surprised the enemy! Because of the actions of General Tan, the confused enemy hesitated and retreated. The young general was able to take his soldiers home safely. What did General Tan decide to do? Let us tell you the story.
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