HISTORY × LITERATURE
History vs. literature index
906 independently addressable claims across 784 figures. This index starts with the most prominent figures; each profile links to all of its entries.
- Cao CaoKilling in a dream and killing Lü Boshe's family3 claims →
- Li ShiminIn the official history, Tang Taizong initially did not support the westward journey, while in the novel he is the initiator.1 claim →
- Emperor Zhenzong of SongHistorically, he coordinated the defense of Daming Prefecture, but in the novel he became the Seventh Prince who received petitions in disguise.1 claim →
- Emperor Xuanzong of TangAn Lushan recognized Consort Yang as his adoptive mother and the bath of the infant1 claim →
- ConfuciusActing as prime minister, he executed Shao Zhengmao1 claim →
- Yue FeiYue's mother tattooed characters on his back,精忠报国4 claims →
- Wu ZetianWhat are the similarities and differences in Wu Zetian's initial entry into the palace?1 claim →
- Qin HuiFramed Yue Fei on the charge of 'perhaps there is'2 claims →
- Emperor Gaozong of SongThe official history records Emperor Gaozong's accession planning, while the novel fictionalizes his capture and stay at Zhang Bangchang's house1 claim →
- Emperor Taizu of SongThe official history summarizes the founding achievements in a macro way, while the novel describes in detail his severe illness due to exposure to summer heat.1 claim →
- Liu BeiThe Oath of the Peach Garden3 claims →
- Song JiangThe process of amnesty and enlistment4 claims →
- Emperor Wu of HanQi man Shaoweng set up a tent to summon the spirit of Lady Li1 claim →
- Emperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Gaozong deposed Empress Wang and established Consort Wu, with Chu Suiliang protesting1 claim →
- Sun QuanAt Ruxu, he took a boat to observe Cao Cao's camp, which was the prototype of 'borrowing arrows'.2 claims →
- Jiang ZiyaFishing by the Wei River and emerging at seventy3 claims →
- Li YuanLi Yuan was robbed by troops sent by Yuwen Shu before he raised an army.1 claim →
- Emperor Suzong of TangLi Fuguo forged an edict to force the abdication of the Emperor Xuanzong and captured and killed Empress Zhang at Suzong's deathbed.1 claim →
- Zhuge LiangBorrowing arrows with straw boats and borrowing the east wind3 claims →
- Emperor RenzongEmperor Renzong of Song sent Hong Xin to Longhu Mountain to pray for blessings due to a plague, which led to the accidental release of demons.1 claim →
- Emperor Huizong of SongEmperor Huizong of Song often left the palace incognito to secretly meet the famous courtesan Li Shishi, and Song Jiang used this channel to successfully seek amnesty.1 claim →
- Sun Wukong (Monkey King)Historically, Xuanzang had no magical monkey disciple named Sun Wukong.1 claim →
- Guo ZiyiLi Bai saved Guo Ziyi from the crime of arson1 claim →
- Emperor Zhongzong of TangEmperor Zhongzong of Tang was deposed as Prince of Luling and relocated to Fangzhou1 claim →
- Duke Wen of JinChong'er promised King Cheng of Chu that he would retreat three she if they ever met in battle1 claim →
- An LushanAn Lushan had an illicit affair with Consort Yang and scratched her breast1 claim →
- Xiang YuWhether Xiang Yu counts as an emperor in official histories1 claim →
- Yuan ShaoElected as the leader of the coalition against Dong Zhuo2 claims →
- Duke Huan of QiIn his later years, Duke Huan of Qi favored petty men such as Yi Ya and Shu Diao, and was eventually imprisoned and starved to death, with maggots breeding in his corpse.1 claim →
- Emperor Yang of SuiThe image of a cruel and licentious last ruler1 claim →
- Emperor TaizongTaizu's deathbed decree to pass the throne and grant the golden tablet1 claim →
- Jia SidaoThe Annals state that Xia Gui left without fighting, and Jia Sidao and Sun Huchen both fled to Yangzhou; while the Biographies of Treacherous Officials record that Xia Gui had words of excuse about bloody fighting, and Jia Sidao once went ashore to rally the defeated troops.1 claim →
- the Yellow EmperorDefeated Chi You at the Battle of Zhuolu2 claims →
- Emperor ShenzongEmperor Shenzong was the crown prince of Yingzong and succeeded to the throne.1 claim →
- Dong ZhuoWhether his remains were struck and destroyed by thunder after death1 claim →
- Guan YuWarming the wine to slay Hua Xiong and the Three Heroes' battle against Lü Bu3 claims →
- Li JingThe Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West have different portrayals of Li Jing1 claim →
- Han ShizhongIn the Battle of Huangtiandang, his wife beat the drum to drive back the Jin troops.2 claims →
- Li MiThe rise and fall of the Wagang Army and the fate of Li Mi1 claim →
- Zhang YueZhang Shuo refused to frame Wei Yuanzhong and secretly offered a sword1 claim →
- Zhu QuanzhongThe specific executor of Zhu Quanzhong's assassination of Emperor Zhaozong1 claim →
- Cai JingMaster of the Birthday Gifts2 claims →
- Qin Shi HuangBefore marrying Yiren, Zhao Ji was already pregnant with Lü Buwei's child, and Qin Shi Huang was actually Lü Buwei's illegitimate son.1 claim →
- King Zhou (Di Xin)The cruel punishment of being burned to death on a bronze pillar and the pool of wine and forest of meat3 claims →
- Cao PiForced Cao Zhi to compose a poem in seven steps2 claims →
- Qin ShubaoTogether with Yuchi Gong, they are revered as door gods and divine generals1 claim →
- Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka)Historically, Xuanzang did not go to fetch scriptures by imperial order, and had no disciples.1 claim →
- Dou JiandeAfter Dou Jiande was captured, how did he respond to Li Shimin's reproach?1 claim →
- Wang ShichongWhat are the differences in Wang Shichong's activities among the heroes at the end of the Sui Dynasty?1 claim →
- Xu ShijiThe divine strategist Xu Maogong1 claim →
- Emperor DaizongEmperor Daizong sent assassins to kill the powerful eunuch Li Fuguo1 claim →
- Li LinfuLi Linfu could not recognize the foreign script and was humiliated by Li Bai1 claim →
- Lu BuHe resolved the siege of Liu Bei by shooting a halberd at the camp gate.2 claims →
- Yang GuozhongLi Bai ordered Yang Guozhong to hold an inkstone and grind ink1 claim →
- Jin WushuCommanded the main Jin forces and fought multiple battles with Yue Fei.2 claims →
- Emperor Qinzong of SongThe Song dynasty emperor, after ascending the throne, dealt with Tong Guan. The Northern Song emperor, summoned Shi Zhong in audience. | The Song dynasty emperor, held court to ask for strategies. ; Emperor Qinzong of Song, was captured together with Emperor Huizong. ; The Song dynasty emperor1 claim →
- Yan ZhenqingYan Zhenqing foresaw that An Lushan would rebel and strictly prepared city defenses to resist the rebels.1 claim →
- Sima YiTrapped in Shangfang Valley but saved by heavy rain2 claims →
- Emperor Taizong of SongThe official history narrates the succession plainly, while the novel forcibly attaches the folk legend of his name change to Ling.1 claim →
- Emperor ZhezongEmperor Zhezong was the crown prince of Emperor Shenzong and succeeded to the throne.1 claim →
- Li GuangbiLi Guangbi exited Jingxing to recover Changshan and defended Heyang to defeat the rebels1 claim →
- Shi SimingShi Siming killed An Qingxu and proclaimed himself, and was killed by his son1 claim →
- Wu YongMiraculous stratagems and divine calculations1 claim →
- Emperor YingzongEmperor Yingzong succeeded to the throne as a member of the imperial clan from a collateral branch.1 claim →
- Niu GaoAngered Jin Wushu to death, laughed Niu Gao to death1 claim →
- Zhangsun WujiWhat are the similarities and differences in the records of Zhangsun Wuji assisting Taizong?1 claim →
- Huang ChaoThe background of Shi Pu's raising troops to attack Huang Chao1 claim →
- Li KuiBlack Whirlwind Li Kui wielded double axes, was rash in temperament, and was a leader of the Liangshan infantry, often saying 'Kill our way to the Eastern Capital and seize that bird's throne.'1 claim →
- Sun CeSwept across Jiangdong and established the foundation of Eastern Wu2 claims →
- GuanyinThe Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West have different portrayals of Guanyin.1 claim →
- Kou ZhunThe official history highlights his political integrity in speaking frankly, while the novel adds many fictional elements to his actions.1 claim →
- Empress LüThe attribution of Empress Lü's annals and the assessment of her governance in official histories1 claim →