Liu Anshi, also known by his courtesy name Qizhi, was a renowned minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. …
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During China’s 5,000 years of traditional culture, the Chinese idiom stands out as a shining pearl in the …
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Being a bandit is not something to be proud of, but it doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning all sense …
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A Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Rise to Wealth: How Hard Work and Integrity Led to Success
by Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, there was a poor scholar named Liu Danjie from Tongcheng, Anhui Province. By his …
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Stories of kindness and understanding shine brightly in a world where harsh judgments and quick condemnations are commonplace. …
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The Righteous and Renowned Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty: Di Renjie
by Mikel DavisDi Renjie (A.D. 630-700), known as Huaiying, hailed from Taiyuan, Bingzhou (modern-day Shanxi) in the Tang Dynasty. Di …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Yuchi Gong, one of the 24 founding generals honored in the Lingyan Pavilion, started …
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Throughout history, there have been numerous records of locust plagues, often occurring during times of poor governance. However, …
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Succession in the Southern Song Dynasty: Zhao Shen’s Path to the Throne
by Mikel DavisEmperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty faced a significant dilemma early in his reign: deciding who would …
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Ming Dynasty Tale: The Reward for Virtue and the Punishment for Greed
by Mikel DavisVirtue is always rewarded. In the Ming Dynasty, outside the East Gate of Wuxi County in Jiangsu, there …