Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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I venture to speak plainly. In former times, the State of Qi defeated Chu in the south, conquered Song in the east, subdued Qin in the west, and vanquished Yan in the north. It controlled Han and Wei in the central plains. With vast territory and powerful troops, it won every battle, captured every…
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Weapons are objects of ill omen, reviled by the people. Thus, followers of the Dao abstain from employing them.