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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

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  • Essentials of Governance from the Zhenguan Era – Zhenguan Zhengyao

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    Ana

    Zhenguan Zhengyao (Essentials of Governance from the Zhenguan Era) is a foundational Chinese political classic compiled during the Tang dynasty by the historian and statesman Wu Jing (670–749 CE). Completed around 708–710 CE, the work records the exemplary governance, dialogues, policies, and administrative philosophy of Emperor Taizong(r. 626–649) and his ministers during the famed…

  • The rise of Sun Ce [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    After Sun Jian drove Dong Zhuo from Luoyang, he turned south to attack Liu Biao in Jing Province – but was ambushed and killed by Huang Zu, one of Liu Biao’s generals. His eldest son, Sun Ce, buried his father and traveled alone to Shouchun to seek help from Yuan Shu.

  • Sun Ce’s conquest of Jiangdong [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    After the court-appointed Inspector of Yang Province, Liu Yao, occupied Danyang Commandery, Yuan Shu was deeply unwilling to accept this. He immediately appointed his subordinate Hui Qu as the Inspector of Yang Province, with Wu Jing as the general, and sent them along with Sun Ben to attack Liu Yao. However, they were unable…

  • Yuan Shu’s Struggle for Yanzhou and Yangzhou [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    The years between 192 and 195 AD marked a critical period in the disintegration of Eastern Han authority and the rise of regional warlords vying for control of the central and southern territories. Amidst shifting alliances, imperial appointments, and military campaigns, the struggle for control of Yan Province (Yanzhou) and Yang Province (Yangzhou) became…

  • Journey to the West – Episode 35 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Meanwhile, the monster had risen high into the air and thus saved its life. The Pilgrim’s blow did not harm it in the least, for as already mentioned, it used magic to send its spirit soaring just in time.

  • [Journey to the West]What does Bajie (Eight Precepts) mean in Buddhism?

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    Juan

    Zhu Bajie is a fictional character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West (Xiyouji, 西游记). He is one of the main disciples of the monk Xuanzang (Tang Sanzang) on their pilgrimage to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures.

  • Episodio 91. Luchar por el agua

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    Juan

    Tratando de tranquilizarle, el Rey Mono dijo: “No os preocupéis, maestro. Wu Jing y yo iremos a coger agua capaz de devolveros la salud y volveremos lo antes posible. “