Chinese Short Stories 8

by Sam Karthik

Heroes of the Qin and Han Dynasty ( ), also known as the Legend of Overlord-Heroes of the Qin and Han Dynasty ( --), is based on the magnificent history of the late Qin and Han Dynasties. The story revolves around the lives of a large number of Chinese historical figures such as Zhang Liang ( ), Liu Bang (), Xiang Yu (), Qin Shihuang (), Li Si (–), Zhao Gao (), Yan Le (), etc. The plot is in line with history, for example, after Qin unified China, Zhang Liang, who was dissatisfied with the rule of the Qin dynasty, planned to assassinate Qin Shihuang, the founder of the Qin Dynasty () and the First Emperor of a unified China (). However, Zhang Liang's premeditated plans were leaked to the government. Subsequently, Zhang Liang was raided by the government officials. However, Zhang Liang was able to escape, and a lot happened afterwards. The book has 11 chapters in the following order: Chapter 1: The Avengers Rally ( …")Chapter 2: Failed Beheading Operation ( ––)Chapter 3: The Second Qin Project ( ')Chapter 4: Zhang Liang's Apprenticeship (  )Chapter 5: The Chaotic Situation (" )Chapter 6: The Servant and Ximen Yan (… —)Chapter 7: Deer as Horses ( )Chapter 8: Dispute Between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang (… )Chapter 9: Assassination of Zhang Liang (  )Chapter 10: Han Xin's Humiliation ( —)Chapter 11: Wujiang's Suicide ( ) The current book volume, Chinese Short Stories 8, is a Level 1 Chinese reading practice book. It would introduce you to the famous Chinese story, Heroes of the Qin and Han Dynasty ( ), a popular narrative based on the historical events. The 8th volume in the Selected Chinese Short Story Series () includes both the Chinese text (simplified characters) and pinyin Romanization. With about over 500 unique Chinese characters, the volume would be suitable for the beginners, lower intermediate and advanced level Chinese language learners (HSK 1-6). Overall, the reading series offers you a variety of elementary level books (Level 1/2/3/4/5/6) to understand China as well as practice Chinese reading fast.