Wu Qi (440-381 B.C.) was a prominent military commander, strategist, and political reformer during China’s early Warring States …
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Li Mu: The Great General Who Defeated the Xiongnu, but Fell to Slander
by Mikel DavisDuring the Warring States period, the Xiongnu — a powerful nomadic confederation north of the State of Zhao …
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When speaking of Chinese history, it is difficult to avoid the idea of the junzi — the gentleman …
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Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui: Two Great Ministers of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel DavisOne day in the fourth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 630), Emperor Taizong, …
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How an Old Garlic Seller Humbled a Renowned Martial Arts Master
by Mikel DavisSecond Young Master Yang of Nanyang County was a renowned figure throughout the region along the grain transport …
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In the winter of 910, a stretch of road outside a village near present-day Hangzhou was transformed overnight. …
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“Heaven has no favorites, yet it always stands with the good.” This ancient saying, often quoted as an …
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Yang Yi, courtesy name Qianzhi, was a native of Huayang in Chengdu. Known for his honesty, kindness, and …
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Before dawn, the Tuojiang River carries a thin skin of mist, and the wooden houses along its banks …
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Honesty in Business: Ancient Chinese Stories of Divine Protection
by Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese accounts contain many stories in which people escaped serious disasters because of their moral conduct. Among …
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