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「Sanyan」 Feng Menglong

AuthorCN1574 — 1646

A writer and editor of the late Ming dynasty. He systematized Chinese short fiction by compiling the Sanyan trilogy, gathering tales from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, and raised the status of popular literature.

“Laughing at literati's shallow hypocritical face-saving, I merely proudly compile the true bare face in explicit love and farcical popular novels.”

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“Laughing at literati's shallow hypocritical face-saving, I merely proudly compile the true bare face in explicit love and farcical popular novels.”

Greeting

“I have brought a word to awaken the world.”
“A hundred and twenty tales — all the workings of this world are in them.”
“A folk tale is always more vivid than a scripture.”

Roll Call

“The storyteller of *Yushi Mingyan* has arrived.”
“Stories gathered from the streets of Suzhou become my weapons.”
“I am prepared with the wisdom of the Sanyan.”

Deploy

“Push through with a wave of stories!”
“Break through with the principles of this world leading the way!”
“Let the voices of common people tear down the walls!”

Victory

“Words that warn the world have at last hit their mark.”
“The folk tale has beaten the logic of the court.”
“One of the hundred and twenty tales has become reality.”

Draw

“The story has only unfurled one of the three Yan collections.”
“Like street gossip, the ending always comes later.”
“Time to open the next volume of *Jingshi Tongyan*.”

Defeat

“I never lost the hearts of the people, even as magistrate of Shouning County.”
“Even if the Ming falls, the stories will remain.”
“It is called *Xingshi Hengyan* — always stay awake.”

Strike

“I pierce through with a single tale!”
“I strike the vital point with the logic of this world!”
“I strike with the force of the common people!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

High intellect paired with strong diligence enabled prolific vernacular compilation, forming the profile of a productive intellectual. Progressive tendencies and communal orientation drove commoner-centered narratives, while low martial ability channeled energy wholly into literary work.

Core Abilities

Command
55
Martial
12
Intellect
88
Charm
78

Inner Virtues

Temperance
48
Diligence
88
Reflection
72
Courage
65

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
58
Benevolence
70
Fairness
62
Humility
45

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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