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In 208 CE, Kong Rong – a famed scholar, descendant of Confucius, and former Governor of Beihai – was executed by Cao Cao. His crime? Repeatedly mocking Cao Cao, openly criticizing his policies, and refusing to show deference in official memorials and letters. Though ostensibly punished for “slandering the court,” his real offense lay…
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In Chapter 23 of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a haunting scene unfolds: Imperial Physician Ji Ping, determined to rid the Han court of its greatest threat, attempts to poison Cao Cao. But Cao Cao, ever vigilant, has already uncovered the plot. He feigns ignorance, lures Ji Ping into action—and catches him red-handed.
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In the turbulent era of the Three Kingdoms, where loyalty and treachery were often indistinguishable, power struggles never failed to captivate. In Chapter 23 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, “Mi Heng Strips Naked and Reviles the Enemy; Ji Ping Is Tortured for Attempting to Assassinate Cao Cao,” how did the fates of two…
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In Chapter 23 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Imperial Physician Ji Ping conspired with Dong Cheng and others to poison Cao Cao. When the plot was discovered, Ji Ping was captured and tortured, but he remained unyielding and ultimately committed suicide by crashing against the steps. He is celebrated as an embodiment of…
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Qin Qingtong is a fictional character in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and does not appear in other historical records. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Qin Qingtong was a servant in Dong Cheng’s household. He overheard Dong Cheng and other intriguers discussing a secret plan possibly against Cao Cao.