SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

King of Wei

  • Cao Cao

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    Ana

    Cao Cao (155–220 CE) was a statesman, military strategist, and poet of the late Eastern Han dynasty. His courtesy name was Mengde, and his childhood nickname was Aman. He was born in Qiao County, Pei Commandery (present-day Bozhou, Anhui). At age 20, he was recommended as a “Filially Pious and Incorrupt” official and appointed…

  • The Battle for Hanzhong [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts the pivotal Battle of Hanzhong during China’s Three Kingdoms period. It details how Cao Cao initially conquered the region from Zhang Lu but failed to invade Yizhou. Subsequently, Liu Bei launched a campaign to seize the strategic corridor. The narrative highlights the decisive clash at Mount Dingjun, where the veteran…

  • Racing north to reach the South

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    Ana

    The King of Wei decided to invade Handan, the capital of the state of Zhao.