SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Northern Expedition

  • Zu Ti

    •

    Ana

    Zu Ti (266–321 CE) was a celebrated general of the Eastern Jin dynasty. His courtesy name was Shizhi, and he was a native of Qiu County, Fanyang Commandery (in present-day Laishui, Hebei).

  • The Siege of Xuyi and the Fall of a Tyrant [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

    •

    Juan

    Introduction: This article recounts the heroic Siege of Xuyi. After Liu Song’s failed northern expedition, Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei attacked the small fortress. Magistrate Shen Pu and General Zang Zhi defended it bravely, repelling the mighty Wei army. Humiliated, Taiwu returned north and was soon assassinated, ending his tyrannical reign.

  • “Till My Last Breath” – Zhuge Liang’s Final Campaign [Three Kingdoms]

    •

    Rob

    Brief: This article depicts Zhuge Liang’s last Northern Expedition in 234 AD. Stationed at Wuzhangyuan, he farmed for supplies and invented transport tools to end shortages. He taunted Sima Yi to fight, but overwork killed him at 54. His final stratagem let Shu retreat safely, closing a heroic era.