SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Red Cliffs

  • The Fire at Red Cliffs [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    After retreating from Changban, Liu Bei stationed his forces at Fankou, awaiting news from Eastern Wu. When he learned that Zhou Yu’s fleet had arrived, Liu Bei immediately dispatched envoys to greet them.

  • The alliance that saved the south [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    In AD 208, Cao Cao abolished the traditional “Three Excellencies” and revived the title of Chancellor – a position he assumed himself, consolidating absolute power. By July, he launched a massive southern expedition to conquer Jingzhou (Jing Province).

  • Did Liu Bei betray Liu Biao? [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    After being defeated by Cao Cao, Liu Bei fled south to Jingzhou (Jing Province) and sought refuge with the governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao. Liu Biao not only sheltered Liu Bei and his remaining forces but also generously granted him a city to recuperate. Moreover, Liu Biao actively involved Liu Bei in the administration…