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The Hou Jing Rebellion
The Hou Jing Rebellion was a devastating uprising that erupted in the final years of Emperor Wu of the Liang dynasty (r. 502–549 CE), led by Hou Jing, a former general who had defected from Eastern Wei.
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The Yellow Emperor – Huangdi
The Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) is a legendary sovereign of high antiquity, revered as the progenitor of the Huaxia (early Chinese) people. Said to be the son of Shaodian, he originally bore the surname Gongsun. Because he resided at Xuanyuan Hill, he was also known as Xuanyuan Shi (“Master of Xuanyuan”). Later, after settling near…
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Shenguai Fiction
Shenguai Fiction (“Tales of Gods and Strange Beings”) is a genre of classical Chinese fiction named for its focus on supernatural, divine, and monstrous themes. It is also commonly referred to as “shenmo xiaoshuo” (“gods-and-demons fiction”).
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Fan Ju
Fan Ju (? – 255 BCE) was a prominent Chancellor of the State of Qin during the Warring States period. His courtesy name was Shu, and he was a native of Ruicheng in the State of Wei (modern-day Ruicheng County, Shanxi).
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Chang’e Flies to the Moon
Long ago, when the world was in great danger, ten suns appeared together in the sky. The intense heat burned crops, dried rivers, and made people suffer terribly. Many died from hunger and heat.