Feng Xuan

  • The Holy Mother of the South: Lady Xian [Sui & Tang]

    Introduction: This article tells the life of Lady Xian, the revered “Holy Mother of the South.” A wise tribal leader, she secured peace in Lingnan, quelled rebellions, and remained loyal through Liang, Chen, and Sui dynasties. Her integrity, courage, and devotion to unity earned her imperial trust and lasting honor as a symbol of…

  • Three burrows for a cunning hare: Mengchang Jun and Feng Xuan [Warring States]

    Brief: This article retells the strategic masterpiece of Feng Xuan, a retainer of Mengchang Jun, one of the “Four Lords of the Warring States.” It details how Feng Xuan secured three “burrows” for his lord’s survival: First, he burned the debt bonds in Xue to buy the people’s hearts; second, he engineered Mengchang Jun’s…