reconciliation

  • The reconciliation of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru [Warring States]

    Brief: This article recounts the legendary reconciliation of General Lian Po and Chancellor Lin Xiangru during the Warring States period. It details how Lin Xiangru, despite being ranked above the veteran general, chose to yield the road rather than provoke conflict. When Lian Po learned that this “cowardice” was actually a strategy to preserve…

  • Reunion beneath the Yellow Springs [Spring & Autumn]

    Brief: This article narrates the famous story of Duke Zhuang of Zheng and his reconciliation with his mother, Lady Jiang, during the Spring and Autumn period. Following a rebellion led by his younger brother—with Lady Jiang’s support—Duke Zhuang banished her and swore an oath to never see her again until they met “beneath the…

  • Why Cao Cao forgave Zhang Xiu?[Three Kingdoms]

    The grudge between Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao is well-known, but why did Cao Cao ultimately let go of this hatred? Was it truly to demonstrate his magnanimity? In reality, the conflict between them was entirely of Cao Cao’s own making.

  • Bridging Worlds in “The Fox Scholar”

    In Strange Tales from Liaozhai: The Fox Scholar (The Fox-teacher), a wealthy Hebei family hires a scholar named Hu to tutor their children.

  • The Fox-Teacher

    A rich family in Zhili, Hebei, was trying to find a teacher for their children.

  • Indirect mediation through borrowing fire

    An old woman was friendly with her neighbor, a young wife, whose mother-in-law suspected her of stealing some meat and wanted to drive her away.

  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 79

    When a reconciliation is effected (between two parties) after a great animosity, there is sure to be a grudge remaining (in the mind of the one who was wrong). And how can this be beneficial (to the other)?Therefore (to guard against this), the sage keeps the left-hand portion of the record of the engagement,…