Luo Guanzhong (1330~1400), was a  famous Chinese author who was born in Shanxi Province  in14th century. He was attributed with writing Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Romance of The Three Kingdoms
Romance of The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty, when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population were either killed or driven from their homes. Part myth, part fact, readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written in the early Ming Dynasty It was based on folk legends, story telling scripts and dramas. The plot in the novel is mainly based on history books and folklegends. The author combines realist and romantic styles in writing thenovel. The basic expressive technique is realist, but the arrangement ofsome plots and the portraying of the historical figures are at times full ofromantic color.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the most popular historicalnovel in China. Considered the greatest work in classic Chinese literature, The Three Kingdoms is read by millions throughout Asia today. Seen not just as a great work of art, many Chinese view it as a guide to success in life and business as well as a work that offers great moral clarity—while many foreigners read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivate their troops and enhance their influence, while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them.