Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
This article tells the tragic murder of Yue Fei. As he defeated the Jin and neared recovering Kaifeng, Emperor Gaozong and traitor Qin Hui recalled him with twelve gold plaques. Fabricating charges, they killed Yue Fei in prison. His death became China’s greatest injustice, while he remains an eternal symbol of loyalty.
This article recounts Liu Xiu’s desperate flight from the false emperor Wang Lang. Starving and homeless, he survived on bean porridge and barley rice, relying on loyal followers like Deng Yu and Feng Yi. Through courage and wit, he escaped danger and found a base at Xindu, laying the groundwork for Eastern Han’s rise.