Exploring the roots of Bayu culture, Chongqing writer writes novel “Bamanzi” to pay tribute to history_Information Morning Post

Hualong.com (Reporter Wu Lishuang) Do you know what the country of Pakistan was like in ancient times? On April 20, Chongqing Library held a special lecture, bringing the story of General Ba Manzi, a legend of Pakistan.

Chongqing Library held a special lecture on “Carrying out the legend of Pakistan – General Ba Manzi”.Photo courtesy of Chongqing Library

The lecture specially invited Qin Dingbo, the author of the long historical novel “Ba Manzi”, an academic member of the Key Laboratory of Tourism Economy of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a special researcher of the Counselor’s Office of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, and a member of the Chinese Writers Association, as a guest to give an in-depth interpretation of this book and tell the story That wonderful history.

Qin Dingbo, the author of “Bamanzi”, made an introduction.Photo provided by interviewee

The reporter learned that “Bamanzi” has 40 chapters and more than 400,000 words. The novel is based on rich and complex historical facts and integrates more than 500 years of history from the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty to the unification of the six kingdoms by Qin into the narrative. In this era, frequent wars and complex political struggles among vassal states such as Qin, Chu, Shu, and Ba formed the main line of the novel. General Ba Manzi’s legendary experience, heroic demeanor, and his role in assisting the monarch in governing Ba The country’s politics, the development of the salt industry, and the wisdom and strategy in military struggles constitute the protagonist of the novel.

“Huayang Guozhi·Ba Zhi” records that during the Ji Dynasty of the Zhou Dynasty, General Ba Manzi was in chaos in the country of Ba. General Manzi invited troops from Chu and promised him three cities. The king of Chu rescued Ba, and the chaos in Ba was settled. The envoy of Chu invited the city. Manzi said: “With the spirit of Chu, I can overcome the chaos and chaos. I sincerely promise you three cities. I will take my head there, but the city cannot be gained.” He committed suicide and gave his head to the envoy of Chu. . The story of Ba Manzi leaving the city with his head and being loyal and trustworthy is spread throughout the land of Bayu.

The novel “Bamanzi”.Photo by Hualong.com reporter Wu Lishuang

Qin Dingbo said that the Warring States Period was a major period of change in Chinese history. By describing the experience and growth of characters such as Ba Manzi and Bazijiao, the novel shows the turmoil of the Warring States Period and the rise of heroes, hoping to provide readers with a window into that era. , leads readers to travel through time and space and experience historical events personally. In particular, by showing the good, evil, beauty and ugliness of historical events and characters, it guides readers to think about what true loyalty, kindness and bravery are.

“History is a mirror of the development of human society. By portraying the character of Ba Manzi, the novel shows the social style and humanistic spirit of the Bayu region during the Warring States Period. It also emphasizes the importance of wisdom and strategy in dealing with political and military issues. .” Qin Dingbo believes that the writing of “Bamanzi” should not only have the value of historical data, but more importantly, it can provide some reference for future generations and serve real life.

Lecture site.Photo by Hualong.com reporter Wu Lishuang

The audience said that after listening to the author’s introduction and explanation, he not only gained an in-depth understanding of the legendary figure Ba Manzi, but also made him feel the great spiritual power of loyalty, bravery and patriotism. “This is a lively lecture, and “Bamanzi” is an excellent work that is both historical and literary.”

The Second Plenary Session of the Sixth Chongqing Municipal Party Committee proposed that Chongqing should be built into a culturally strong city that “inherits a thousand-year cultural heritage, builds humanistic spirit, establishes new trends of the times, and strengthens innovative quality.” Qin Dingbo believes that traditional culture should get rid of its dross and extract its essence. Authors should attach great importance to the excavation and inheritance of Bayu culture, strive to creatively transform and develop Bayu culture, demonstrate the confidence of Bayu culture, and continuously improve Chongqing culture. Communication power, attraction, influence.

It is reported that the creation of “Bamanzi” took more than 10 years and will be officially published in December 2023.

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