SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Later Liang

  • The Three Arrows of Vengeance: Li Cunxu [Sui & Tang]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts the legendary story of Li Cunxu and the “Three Arrows of Vengeance”. It begins with the bitter feud between Li Keyong and Zhu Wen, covers the fall of the Tang Dynasty and the founding of Later Liang. On his deathbed, Li Keyong gave three arrows to his son Li Cunxu,…

  • The Lament of the Jade Tree [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts the fall of the Chen Dynasty. Emperor Wen of Sui rose after Northern Zhou’s decline, while Chen Houzhu indulged in wine, women, and decadent songs like Jade Tree Behind the Palace Garden. Ignoring warnings, he was captured in a well. In 589, Sui conquered Chen, reunifying China after centuries of division.