SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Prime Minister

  • The Sage in the Chaos: The Story of Feng Dao

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    Rob

    This article re-evaluates Feng Dao, a Five Dynasties prime minister serving nine emperors, long condemned for disloyalty. It records his benevolent deeds aiding civilians amid chaos and cites his poems revealing his pragmatic creed: focus on good deeds rather than personal fame.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 23.8

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    Juan

    Han Feizi recounts Song’s prime minister held absolute power. Warned of fatal risks by Liang Zi, Ji Zi tailored his counsel to urge the lord to prioritize self-care and neglect state affairs to avoid clashing with the domineering minister.

  • Sequel to a Dream

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    Ana

    After winning the title of jinshi, (Tran. Note: Jinshi was a successful candidate in the highest imperial examination; juren was a successful candidate at the provincial level) Juren Zeng and several others who had passed the examination went for an excursion in the suburbs of the provincial capital.

  • The dilapidated official boats

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    Ana

    When Hu Li Zi was returning to his native home from the capital, the prime minister ordered his superintendent to see him off. “If you want to go by boat, choose whichever official boat you like,” he told Hu Li Zi.

  • Is Wei Zheng Mortal or Divine in Journey to the West?

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    Juan

    In Journey to the West, Wei Zheng embodies a dual identity. He is neither fully mortal nor purely divine but a liminal figure ensuring cosmic order—a reminder that even human affairs are threads in the tapestry of heavenly design.