SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Niu Gao

  • The Tragic End of a Hero: The Murder of Yue Fei

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    Juan

    Introduction: 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.

  • The Great Victory in Jiangnan: The Rise of Yue Fei

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    Juan

    Introduction: This article traces Yue Fei’s rise during the Southern Song’s resistance against the Jin. After the Jin’s southern invasion, Yue Fei won a key victory at Jiankang, stopped the Jin from deep penetration into Jiangnan, and built the elite Yue Family Army. He reclaimed Xiangyang and became a symbol of loyal resistance, though…