“Romance of the Three Kingdoms” explained in 4 pictures

Long, long ago, in a very big place called China, there were three kingdoms. Their names were Wei, Shu, and Wu. Each of the three kingdoms thought, “We want to make a country where everyone can live safely.” Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a story about these three kingdoms and the people who lived there.

🤔 There are three flags. Which colored kingdom are you curious about?

In the kingdom of Shu, there was a man named Liu Bei. Liu Bei wanted to help people who were in trouble. Liu Bei had important friends named Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. The three promised, “Let’s work together for everyone.”

🤔 When you work together with your friends, what kinds of things can you do?

A very smart person named Zhuge Liang came to Liu Bei and his friends. Zhuge Liang taught them that it is important to use not only strength, but also wisdom. “What can we do so that everyone will not be troubled?” Everyone looked at the map together and thought carefully.

🤔 When you are in trouble, which seems better: getting angry right away, or thinking carefully?

Many people appear in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Strong people, kind people, thoughtful people, and people who valued their friends. Everyone worked very hard, thinking, “We want to make a good country.” Romance of the Three Kingdoms teaches us to value our friends, think carefully, and do our best for everyone.

🤔 If it were you, would you be a kind leader? A thoughtful leader? Or someone who helps friends?