Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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A New Emperor, A New Vision Upon his accession in 141 BCE, the young Emperor Wu of Han wasted no time in reshaping the empire. He issued an edict calling on every commandery to recommend virtuous, learned, and forthright men – a policy known as “recommending worthy, upright, and boldly remonstrating scholars.”
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“The Peach Theft,” a bizarre short story from Strange Tales from Liaozhai Studio, centers on a folk magic performance that blends illusion with raw human struggle.