There are three images regarding the history of the Three Kingdoms. The first comes from historical books. Mainly, it is the image recorded in history. It is the image mainly advocated by historians. This image will be called the ‘Historical Image’. I want to make it clear that the Historical Image does not mean historical fact. This is because historical records are not necessarily reliable. The second is the image from artistic works. I call this the ‘Artistic Image’. The third one is made from the legends and belief that the common citizens have. I call this the ‘Civil Image’.”
People listened and thought at the same time.
“As such, this can already explain why Zhou Yu’s image is so different from what we have in mind. This is because everyone has an image and evaluation of a person. Once this image is formed, some people would not be able to accept other images. If you say he is different, you will say that isn’t right. You are wrong. So when we see some historical dramas, there will always be an audience member in the comments saying, ‘Aiyah, this Zhou Yu doesn’t seem right’.”Zhang Ye seemed to look at Ma Hengyuan and company and then said, “Eh, this Zhou Yu doesn’t seem right? Then have you seen.. the real Zhou Yu?”