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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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More than 1,800 years ago, long before the development of modern anesthesia, antiseptic techniques, and medical imaging, the …
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Ma Simin practiced medicine during the Northern and Southern dynasties (A.D. 420-589). Born in what is now Qinyang, …
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