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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Three Kingdoms

  • Cherishing Nüjiao – Lamenting the Past at Red Cliff

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    Ana

    By Su Shi The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward –Its waves wash away all heroes of bygone ages.

  • Zhou Chu’s Last Stand [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

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    Juan

    Introduction: This article tells the heroic tragedy of Zhou Chu. Once a local troublemaker, he reformed, slew the “three scourges,” and became a loyal Jin general. Sent to suppress a Di rebellion, he was betrayed by Prince Sima Rong—sent into battle with 5,000 men against 70,000. He fought to his last breath, a martyr…

  • Records of the Three Kingdoms – Sanguo Zhi

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    Ana

    A historical text compiled by Chen Shou (233–297 CE) during the Western Jin dynasty. It is a biographical state-by-state history chronicling the Three Kingdoms period – Wei, Shu, and Wu – and comprises 65 scrolls: Book of Wei (30 scrolls),Book of Shu (15 scrolls), and Book of Wu (20 scrolls).

  • Jin Conquered Wu and the Unification of the Three Kingdoms [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts how the Jin Dynasty conquered Eastern Wu and reunified China. After Sima Yan founded Jin, he waited patiently while Wu declined under tyrant Sun Hao. Using moral persuasion and clever naval tactics, Jin’s seven armies defeated Wu in 280 CE, ending the Three Kingdoms era.

  • The Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Fall of the Han [Eastern Han]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article tells how the Yellow Turban Rebellion toppled the Eastern Han. Triggered by court corruption, famine, and sold official posts, Zhang Jiao’s Taiping Dao uprising swept China in 184 CE. Though crushed, it destroyed central authority, spawned warlords, and paved the way for the Three Kingdoms era.

  • Zhou Yu

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    Ana

    Zhou Yu (175–210 CE) was a renowned general of the state of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. His courtesy name was Gongjin, and he was from Shu County, Lujiang Commandery (in present-day southwestern Lujiang County, Anhui). At age 21, he joined Sun Ce in pacifying the Jiangdong region and helped lay the foundation…

  • To the Parrot [Tang Poems]

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    Ana

    — Luo Yin Do not complain of golden cage and wings cut short; The southern land is far warmer than the northwest. Don’t clearly speak if you listen to my exhort; You will offend if clearly your complaint’s expressed.

  • When victory breeds doom [Three Kingdoms]

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    Rob

    Brief: This article recounts the fall of Shu Han and the tragic fates of Deng Ai, Zhong Hui, and Jiang Wei. After Deng Ai’s daring strike conquered Chengdu, his arrogance sparked rivalry. Jiang Wei plotted to restore Shu by inciting Zhong Hui’s rebellion. All three perished in chaos, while Liu Shan’s contented captivity became…

  • The Flames of Yiling [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article recounts the Battle of Yiling. Grieved by Guan Yu’s death, Liu Bei ignored advice to attack Wu. Lu Xun waited patiently, then launched a devastating fire attack, destroying Shu’s army. Liu Bei fled to Baidicheng (Baidi City), fell ill, and entrusted his kingdom to Zhuge Liang.