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The Riverside Village [Tang Poems]
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— Du Fu A clear river wind by the village and flow! Through long summer days, all in the village grows serene and slow. Swallows on the beam come and go at will; Gulls on the water snuggle each other and still. The old wife draws a chessboard on paper plain; The young son…
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From humiliation to hegemony: The rise of Goujian [Spring & Autumn]
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In 494 BC, the State of Yue was defeated by the State of Wu. King Goujian of Yue, his wife and officials (such as Fan Li) were held as hostages in Wu state for about three years. During this time, Goujian endured the humiliation. For example, Fuchai, the king of Wu, assigned them a…
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Sleeping on Brushwood, Tasting Gall [Spring & Autumn]
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In 494 BC, the State of Yue was defeated by the State of Wu. To preserve his kingdom, King Goujian of Yue, following the advice of his strategists, took his wife and officials (such as Fan Li) to Wu as hostages, a period that lasted about three years.
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The Stone Hut and the Horse Keeper [Spring & Autumn]
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Just as Qin and Chu prepared to counterattack, disaster struck Wu: Prince Fugai, Helü’s brother, rebelled, declared himself king, and allied with Yue state, promising five cities as reward.