SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Ji Ling

  • The Arrow at the Gate [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts the dramatic power struggles involving the warlord Lü Bu. It details how he seized Xu Province from Liu Bei after being bribed by Yuan Shu, only to betray Yuan Shu when the rewards were delayed. The narrative highlights the legendary “Arrow at the Gate” incident, where Lü Bu used a…

  • The rise of Sun Ce [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article details the meteoric rise of Sun Ce, the “Little Conqueror” of the Three Kingdoms era. It recounts his journey from a vassal of the treacherous warlord Yuan Shu to the undisputed ruler of Jiangdong (the southeast). The narrative highlights Sun Ce’s legendary personal combat, particularly his fierce duel with the warrior…

  • Chapter 16. Lü Bu’s Arrow and Cao Cao’s Desire [Three Kingdoms]

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    Rob

    Chapter 16 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms presents two pivotal events that profoundly altered the balance of power during the late Eastern Han dynasty. One showcases military brilliance and political cunning, while the other reveals the peril of personal indulgence and strategic overreach.

  • Chen Gong and the Marriage Trap [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    In the volatile power struggles of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, political marriages were not unions of affection but strategic instruments of war and betrayal. One of the most revealing episodes of this era occurred in 196 AD, when Yuan Shu, having failed to conquer Xu Province (Xuzhou) by force, attempted to subvert Lü…

  • The distant cannot separate close stratagem [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    “Distant cannot separate close” or “Strangers never come before relatives” means that those who are distantly related should not interfere in the affairs of those who are closely related, and outsiders cannot drive a wedge between those with close bonds.