The Intrinsic Logic of'China View'in Monogatari Literature of the Heian Period in the Eyes of the Other——Centered on the Ouchoubu of Konjaku Monogatarishu
After An Lushan Rebellion,the Tang Dynasty transitioned from prosperity to decline,leading to a shift in Japan's attitude from the thought of"Flunkeyism"to a process of"defection from China".The Konjaku Monogatarishu,compiled at the end of the Heian period,is based on the"Three Kingdoms-centered worldview"and constructs a Buddhist cultural community.The Ouchoubu adopts a self-centered perspective,and establishes its subjectivity by emphasizing universality,forming an adversarial relationship with China as the"capitalized Other."This expression of national pride and cultural confidence reveals a sense of superiority while still using China as a reference point.To navigate competitive contexts,The Ouchoubu constantly highlights its identity as a"small country",and seeks to compensate for its narrative authority through Buddhist civilization.This effort aims to overcome the distorted inferiority complex underlying its sense of superiority,enhancing national cohesion.Ultimately,through the deification of Japanese elements,the downplaying of Chinese experience,and the obfuscation of the history of cultural exchanges between China and Japan.Ancient Japan advocated for independence and autonomy to transcend the Hua-yi order,reflecting early Japanese self-oriented nationalism.
Konjaku MonogatarishuChina viewthe otherthree Kingdoms-centered worldviewdefection from China
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