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Interpretation of Guan Gong's speech catalogue

In the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, Guan Yu is not only a real historical figure, but also an emperor beyond the world and an omnipresent god. Historically, Guandi temples once spread all over the country, and almost every village had Guandi temples, far exceeding the number of Confucius temples in each county. As the god of wealth is everywhere, it is enshrined in almost every household, so that Master Guan can always enjoy the fruit fragrance. The image of Guan Gong in literary and artistic works is more colorful and full of charm. However, Guan Yu in history was a defeated general. Because of his pride and carelessness, he not only lost Jingzhou but also lost his life. It is an eternal mystery that the tragic hero who defeated Maicheng eventually became a saint and god admired by all. Tracing back to the source, exploring the historical truth, decoding Guan Gong and observing people's feelings.

Teacher Mei will take the familiar stories as the starting point to lead us to explore the mystery of worship and appreciate the charm of culture. A series of wonderful legends in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms made Guan Gong a well-known hero. Numerous folk stories and legends add a strong mystery to Guan Gong's image, and Guan Gong's culture has also become an important part of China's traditional culture. There were many famous soldiers in ancient China, but only Guan Yu was honored as Guandi, Guan Sheng and Guan Gong by later generations. Guan Yu is the only one who has been supported by the people and emperors of past dynasties, and has formed a unique landscape of Guan Yu worship.