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  • Unbending Justice and the Virtues of Restraint: The Legacy of Emperor Guangwu [Eastern Han]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article honors Emperor Guangwu’s legacy of justice and restraint. After unifying Eastern Han, he disbanded armies, upheld the law fearlessly – praising officials like the “Iron-Necked Magistrate” who dared defy nobles – and handled royal succession with wisdom. His rule brought peace and renewal, shaping the dynasty’s early prosperity.

  • Prince of the Sea

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    Ana

    On Guji Island in the East Sea, there grew a flower called the naidonghua ( or the flower that fears not winter). Its blossoms came in all colors and they never faded, whatever the season. No one lived on that island and few outsiders ever went there.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 54 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Wukong leapt into the air and soared skyward. He opened wide his fiery eyes and gazed westward. Sure enough, he spotted a city not far off—about fifty kilometers away. As he drew near, he saw that it was shrouded in an eerie mist and constantly battered by a ghostly wind.