Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Han Feizi tells Lord Jingguo planned walls for his fief Xue and barred all advisers. A man won audience with a risky three-word opening “Big sea fish”, using the fish-sea metaphor to prove Qi was his core backing. Persuaded, the lord canceled construction.
This article narrates the legendary rivalry and revenge of Sun Bin against his treacherous fellow student, Pang Juan, during the Warring States period. It details Sun Bin’s harrowing escape from Wei, where he faked madness and death to evade Pang Juan’s spies. The narrative highlights two pivotal battles: the Battle of Guiling, where Sun…