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Mencius said: “There are three forms of unfilial conduct, and the gravest is having no descendants.Shun married without informing his parents precisely to avoid this greatest unfilial act.Therefore, the noble person considers it as if he had informed them.”
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Chapter 50 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms – titled “Guan Yu Releases Cao Cao at Huarong Trail” – concludes the epic Battle of Red Cliffs not with a final blow, but with an act of moral complexity that reshapes history.
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In the chaotic aftermath of the warlords’ campaign against Dong Zhuo, one man stood out for his valor and military prowess—Sun Jian, known as “Tiger of Jiangdong”, the fearless warrior of the Three Kingdoms Era. As the coalition of eastern lords hesitated, Sun Jian pressed forward, defeating Dong Zhuo’s forces in battle after battle.…
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In Chapter 4 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the incident in which Cao Cao kills the entire family of Lü Boshe stands as one of the darkest stains on his legacy. Many readers, upon encountering this episode, condemn Cao Cao for his suspicious nature and ruthless cruelty.
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The story of Cao Cao killing Lü Boshe took place in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, during the time when Dong Zhuo held absolute power. Dong Zhuo deposed Emperor Shao, installed Emperor Xian, declared himself Chancellor, and secretly plotted to seize the Han throne. Determined to eliminate Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao once drew his…
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The story “Wild Dogs” from Strange Tales from Liaozhai is set against the backdrop of a rebellion led by Yu Qi in Qixia County, Shandong Province.