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Some \"historical figures\" are widely known, yet in reality, they may not have existed at all, lacking definitive historical evidence to support their existence. For instance, in our country, the story of \"Bao Qingtian\" is almost universally recognized. While Bao Zheng indeed existed historically, his literary and cinematic companion, Zhan Zhao, remains a fictional character.

In literary works, Zhan Zhao is known by epithets such as \"Southern Hero\" and \"Cat Guardian.\" He navigates both the court and the martial world, skilled in martial arts, courageous, modest, and gentle. He considers aiding the needy and punishing evil his personal responsibilities.

\"Great heroes serve the country and its people.\" Zhan Zhao epitomizes these words, with his stories alongside Bao Zheng and the \"Five Rats of Xiankong Island\" passed down through generations.

However, whether Zhan Zhao truly existed during the Northern Song Dynasty remains uncertain. Some suggest his prototype was Qing Dynasty martial artist Gan Fengchi, renowned for his unique \"Dual Prong\" boxing style, later known as \"Southern Hero Zhan Zhao.\"

Others speculate Zhan Zhao was indeed his name and lived during the Song Dynasty, the founder of \"Changzhou Southern Boxing.\" Furthermore, the village of Zhanjia, one of the birthplaces of Southern Boxing, still exists today.

But was this Zhan Zhao connected to Bao Zheng and the court? There are no records to support this.

According to current research, the mainstream view still regards the familiar Zhan Zhao as a fictional character from literary works, portrayed multiple times on screen with varying interpretations.

In literary works and folklore, there's another contemporary figure alongside Zhan Zhao, also believed to be fictional: the Eight Virtuous Kings. Appearing in numerous classical novels like \"The Generals of the Yang Family\" and \"The Tales of the Five Heroes,\" he was the son of Zhao Kuangyin, wielding substantial power in the court.

The Eight Virtuous Kings in stories are depicted as wise, just, and compassionate, standing against corrupt rulers and villains. If Zhan Zhao embodies the \"hero,\" then the Eight Virtuous Kings represent the ultimate fantasy of a \"virtuous minister.\"

Yet, these are fantasies. In official historical records, no figure perfectly matches him. Some argue the prototype of the Eight Virtuous Kings might be Zhao Dezha, Zhao Yuanyan, or Zhao Defang, but their deeds hardly correlate with the legendary figure.

Whether Zhan Zhao or the Eight Virtuous Kings, they are likely invented characters to enhance dramatic conflicts in stories and meet the emotional needs of the people.

In the novel \"Shuo Tang,\" Li Yuanba is described as a divine bird reincarnated, despite being young and frail, possessing immense strength, unstoppable in battle.

During the defense of Siming Mountain, he wielded a pair of iron hammers weighing eight hundred catties each, single-handedly confronting eighteen rebellious warlords and gaining the upper hand, resolving the siege.

At Purple Gold Mountain, he faced off against Wang Qiong, severely defeating Yuwen Chengdu and seizing the Jade Seal.

In the end, fulfilling the prophecy of his untimely death amidst thunder and lightning.

From this mythical description, it's clear Li Yuanba couldn't possibly be a historical figure, greatly diverging from actual historical records.

Generally, Li Yuanba is believed to be based on Li Xuanba, the half-brother of Li Shimin, known for his sharp mind and eloquence, with no emphasis on martial prowess, a far cry from Li Yuanba.

It can only be said that the popular image of Li Yuanba is mostly fictional. Calling him a historical figure would be a stretch.

As one of China's \"Four Great Beauties,\" Diao Chan is widely known, yet she exists only in folklore and classical novels.

In \"Romance of the Three Kingdoms,\" Diao Chan serves as a tool to sow discord between Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu, deprived of personal emotions and dignity, using her beauty to drive their downfall.

However, after Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu's deaths, no one cared about Diao Chan's fate.

In official history, there is no record of a \"Diao Chan.\" According to \"Records of the Three Kingdoms\" and \"Book of Later Han,\" Dong Zhuo was killed by Lu Bu because Lu Bu had an affair with Dong Zhuo's maidservant, fearing Dong Zhuo would discover their relationship.

The name and identity of this maidservant are unknown, and likely, no one cares.

In the story of \"The Generals of the Yang Family\" during the Northern Song Dynasty, many elements are fictional, including the famous \"Yang Zongbao.\"

In official historical records, Yang Yanzhao's children were Yang Chuanyong, Yang Dezheng, and Yang Wenguang, with no mention of the mythical Yang Zongbao. The mainstream belief is that he is a fictional character from novels like \"The Generals of the Yang Family.\"

Of course, some argue Yang Zongbao is actually Yang Wenguang, but there is insufficient evidence to prove this.

Even in 1985, an article in the \"People's Daily\" suggested that the historical Yang Zongbao was actually a woman.

It can only be said that opinions vary.

Yang Zongbao is fictional, and so is his wife, Mu Guiying.

Mu Guiying represents the women of the Yang family in \"The Generals of the Yang Family,\" but due to her distinctive and charismatic traits, her fame sometimes overshadows the Yang family.

Mu Guiying, one of the \"Four Great Heroines,\" hailed from a bandit stronghold, characterized by her bold and fearless nature, skilled in both literary and military arts, deviating from the traditional role of women in feudal times.

Some argue Mu Guiying has a historical prototype in Murong Guiying of the Western Xia during the Northern Song period, a famous family of generals during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

Reference: Douyin Encyclopedia

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