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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Sima Xiangru

  • The Forge of Empire: Emperor Wu’s War on the Xiongnu [Western Han]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article depicts Emperor Wu’s rise and his war against the Xiongnu. Ending decades of appeasement, he empowered generals Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to strike north. With Li Guang’s defense and Zhang Qian’s diplomacy, he forged a powerful, centralized Han Empire and reshaped Sino‑nomadic relations.

  • Sima Xiangru

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    Ana

    Sima Xiangru (c. 179–118 BCE) was a renowned fu (rhapsody) writer of the Western Han dynasty. His courtesy name was Changqing, and he was from Chengdu, Shu Commandery (in present-day Sichuan). From a young age, he loved reading and swordsmanship. During the reign of Emperor Jing, he served as a Gentleman of the Mounted…