Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Brief: This article recounts the pivotal Battle of Xiao (627 BCE) and its aftermath. It details the disastrous ambush where the Jin army annihilated the Qin forces, capturing generals Meng Mingshi and Bai Yibing. The narrative highlights the dramatic intervention of Wen Ying, who persuaded Duke Xiang of Jin to release the prisoners, famously…