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The Farmer of Shihu [Biographies of Noble Scholars]
The Farmer of Shihu was a man whose origins are unknown. He was a friend of Shun. When Shun offered to yield the world to him, the Farmer of Shihu remarked: “How tirelessly laborious the Lord is! He is indeed a man who exhausts his strength [for the sake of others].”
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Rang Fu [Biographies of Noble Scholars]
Rang Fu was a man from the time of Emperor Yao. During the reign of Emperor Yao, the world was in perfect harmony, and the common people had no troubles.
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Zi Zhou Zhi Fu [Biographies of Noble Scholars]
Zi Zhou Zhi Fu was a man from the time of Emperor Yao. When Yao offered to yield the throne to Xu You, Xu You declined. Yao then offered it to Zi Zhou Zhi Fu.
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From Restorer to Usurper: Liu Yu and the Fall of the Eastern Jin [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]
This article traces Liu Yu’s rise from a common soldier to the founder of the Liu Song Dynasty. He suppressed Sun En’s rebellion, defeated Huan Xuan, restored Eastern Jin, then launched successful northern campaigns. Eventually, he usurped the throne, ending Jin’s rule and establishing a new era of reform and stability in the south.
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The Battle of Fei River [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]
This article narrates the Battle of Fei River, a decisive clash between Former Qin and Eastern Jin. Overconfident Fu Jian ignored all warnings and invaded with a huge army. A feigned retreat turned into chaos; his forces collapsed, ending Qin’s unification dream. The Jin won but soon declined, leaving China divided.