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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Zu Ti

  • Zu Ti’s Northern Expedition

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    Ana

    Zu Ti’s Northern Expedition (313–321 CE) refers to the military campaign led by the Eastern Jin general Zu Ti across the Yangtze River to recover the Central Plains from non-Han regimes following the collapse of the Western Jin.

  • Zu Ti

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    Ana

    Zu Ti (266–321 CE) was a celebrated general of the Eastern Jin dynasty. His courtesy name was Shizhi, and he was a native of Qiu County, Fanyang Commandery (in present-day Laishui, Hebei).

  • The Founding of Eastern Jin and Tragedy of Northern Heroes [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

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    Juan

    Introduction: This article recounts the fall of Western Jin and the founding of Eastern Jin. After Emperors Huai and Min were captured and killed, Sima Rui established Eastern Jin in Jiankang with Wang Dao’s support. The era’s famous saying “Wang and Ma rule together” emerged. Meanwhile, northern heroes Liu Kun and Zu Ti died…

  • Oath on the River: Zu Ti’s Northern Expedition [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article narrates Zu Ti’s legendary Northern Expedition. After Western Jin fell, he led volunteers across the Yangtze, swearing an oath to reclaim the Central Plains. With clever tactics and benevolent rule, he liberated lands south of the Yellow River. Though unsupported by the court, his courage made him an icon of patriotism.