殘唐五代史演義傳

Set against the waning days of the Tang dynasty, the tale opens with a sweeping chronicle of a realm beset by corruption, restless warlords, and a court that favors appearance over merit. Amid this turmoil, the young and gifted Huang Chao—born under an ominous omen and educated in both letters and arms—wins the highest martial honor in the imperial examinations, only to be dismissed because of his unconventional looks. His frustration fuels a fierce resolve to challenge a ruler who cannot see talent when it stands before him.

The narrative follows Huang Chao as he abandons the capital, gathering a band of disaffected scholars and soldiers, and begins to carve a path of rebellion from the remote mountains to the bustling roads of the empire. Along the way, he encounters mystic monks, prophetic visions, and the ever‑present tension between duty and destiny, setting the stage for a conflict that will shake the foundations of the Tang realm.