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The novel "The Tears of Guanyin" is set during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, a time marked by the unification wars led by Nurhaci from 1593 to 1616 against the Jurchen tribes. Within just two to three decades, he swiftly conquered Hada, Huihua, Ula, and Yehe, establishing a powerful presence in the borderlands between the Black and White Mountains. Under Nurhaci's leadership, the Jurchen people launched a fierce offensive against the Ming Dynasty, which was plagued by corruption and the rampant influence of the Eunuch Faction. The court was filled with fear and anxiety as loyal officials suffered under the tyranny of sycophants.
The poem "Yumeiren" reflects this atmosphere of despair: "When will the extravagance and debauchery end? Concern for the nation weighs heavier than concern for the people. The Eunuch Faction's treacherous ministers continue to wreak havoc, while loyal officials can only look back in sorrow. The Eastern Seas remain, yet who has the heart to appreciate them? How much sorrow can one endure? It is like wine entering a troubled heart, only deepening the sorrow!"
At the same time, Japan's feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi completed the unification of Japan and set his sights on the vast territories of the Ming Dynasty. The invasion of China by Japan began during Hideyoshi's era, characterized by a strong pirate influence. Diaoyu Island was occupied by Japanese pirates who committed atrocities, burning and looting without mercy.
In "The Tears of Guanyin," the main characters Lin Ning, Hu Xueyan, Yuan Yueming, Cong Rong, and Liu Mengyuan wander through life but remain devoted to helping others. Like Guanyin, who saves those in need, they appear wherever they are called upon. The novel unfolds a series of patriotic tales filled with love and sacrifice that resonate deeply with readers.
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