During the Warring States period in ancient China, King Wuling of Zhao (Zhao Yong) emerged as a visionary …
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Liu Xiu’s Path to Power: Winning Hearts to Unify China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAfter Liu Xuan established his capital in Luoyang, he needed a capable and trustworthy official to stabilize the …
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A Tale of Karma: How Kindness and Arrogance Shaped Two Scholars’ Fates
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, in Qixian County, Huizhou, there lived an elderly scholar named …
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2 Karmic Stories: Kindness Rewarded, Rash Judgment Punished
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOur choices and actions set events into motion in our lives, returning to us in ways we might …
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How the Resourceful Ancient Chinese Magistrate Li Ruogu Solved Long-Standing Community Problems
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLi Ruogu was a man of the Song Dynasty born into a prestigious scholarly family with a lineage …
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How Liu Yong, a Brilliant Chancellor, Exposed Corruption in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Yong (1719-1804), born into a family of virtuous officials, was a renowned figure in the Qing Dynasty. …
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Virtue Rewarded: How One Official’s Integrity Changed His Fate Forever
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an elderly man named Qin Yu lived modestly in Yangzhou. Though he received imperial …
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Jiang Ziya’s Keys to Success: Lessons in Patience, Passion, and Prudence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Chinese history, Jiang Ziya is a prime example of late-blooming success. While the legendary depictions in The …
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How Emperor Yao Won the Hearts of His People Through Compassion and Humility
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Yao (2377-2259 B.C.), one of the revered Five Emperors of ancient China, is celebrated for his wisdom …
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Wei Ba: A Han Dynasty Leader Who Won Hearts Through Empathy
by Emma Luby Emma LuWei Ba was born in Juyang, a small town in the district of Jiyin, during the flourishing years …