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Brief: 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.
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–Meng Haoran For miles and miles I sail and float; High famed mountains are hard to seek. By riverside I moor my boat, Then I perceive the Censer Peak. Knowing the Monk Yuan’s life and way, I love his solitary dell. His hermitage not far away, I hear at sunset but the bell.