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In Chapter 4 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the incident in which Cao Cao kills the entire family of Lü Boshe stands as one of the darkest stains on his legacy. Many readers, upon encountering this episode, condemn Cao Cao for his suspicious nature and ruthless cruelty.
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The story of Cao Cao killing Lü Boshe took place in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, during the time when Dong Zhuo held absolute power. Dong Zhuo deposed Emperor Shao, installed Emperor Xian, declared himself Chancellor, and secretly plotted to seize the Han throne. Determined to eliminate Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao once drew his…
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The novel Journey to the West concludes its legend with a triumphant homecoming, sparing little detail on the return journey.
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Xuanzang was about to leave the desert and enter an oasis. Ahead awaited the 36 Western kingdoms. How would these distant lands, far removed from Chinese civilization, receive a monk from the Tang Empire?