How should the Four Great Classics be ranked?
The "Four Great Classics" referred to the four classic works of Chinese classical novels, namely "Dream of the Red Chamber,""Journey to the West,""Water Margins," and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." These novels were all classics in the history of Chinese literature, with far-reaching influence. Among them, Dream of the Red Chamber was hailed as a masterpiece in the history of Chinese novels and an important part of Chinese culture. Journey to the West was famous for its rich imagination, complicated plot, and profound philosophy. Water Margins was famous for its description of the peasant uprising at the end of the Song Dynasty, the image of many heroes, and the profound moral education significance. Romance of the Three Kingdoms was famous for describing the historical stories of the Three Kingdoms period, portraying many historical figures, and expounding the experiences and lessons of war and political struggles. The rankings of these novels were not fixed. Different cultural, historical, and aesthetic standards might affect their rankings. However, generally speaking, these novels were classics in the history of Chinese literature, and Dream of the Red Chamber was considered the most important one.