SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Bashang

  • Huan Wen’s Futile Northern Expeditions [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

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    Juan

    Introduction: This article reviews Huan Wen’s three futile Northern Expeditions for Eastern Jin. He conquered Cheng-Han and nearly took Chang’an but hesitated at critical moments. Court distrust and supply failures led to defeat. His ambition reshaped Jin politics, yet his dream of recapturing the north died unfulfilled.

  • The Hongmen Banquet [Western Han]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article depicts the pivotal Hongmen Banquet. Fearing Liu Bang’s ambition, Xiang Yu plotted to kill him. Saved by Xiang Bo’s intervention and Fan Kuai’s bold defense, Liu Bang escaped death. Xiang Yu’s hesitation let his rival live, sowing the seeds of Chu’s eventual defeat.