History Comes Alive With Shen Yun Zuo Pin’s Original Opera ‘The Stratagem’

A scene from the Shen Yun opera "The Stratagem." Shen Yun Zuo Pin

China has a long and continuous history of 5,000 years. Like the rise and fall of the tide, its dynasties came and went. The thrilling story of one such dynasty—the late Eastern Han Dynasty—is now a four-act opera titled “The Stratagem” and is available for viewing on the website Shen Yun Zuo Pin.

This world-class production is truly one of a kind. In under 40 minutes, it presents a drama of high-powered stakes that will determine China’s future.

Saving the Dynasty

The opera tells the story of the tyrant Dong Zhuo, who is more powerful than the very young puppet emperor. Dong’s trusty protector and sidekick, Lu Bu, is a mighty general. Together, they make life at court incredibly difficult for the ministers. If they dare to speak out against Dong, they fall to the blade of Lu Bu.