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The Dagger Unrolled | 图穷匕见
This passage recounts the historical tale of Jing Ke's failed assassination attempt on the King o...
The Latecomers Surpass the Old-timers | 后来居上
The story of Ji An, an outspoken official in Emperor Wu's court, whose candid criticism stalled h...
A Dagger Behind the Smile | 笑里藏刀
This story recounts how the Tang Dynasty minister Li Yifu, despite his charming smile, was a vici...
A New Look | 刮目相看
The story of General Lü Meng, who transformed from a military man with little education into a le...
Kindly Step into the Vat | 请君入瓮
The story recounts how the cruel judge Lai Junchen used Zhou Xing's own torture method—a scorchin...
The Oath in the Peach Garden | 桃园结义
During the turbulent late Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Guan Yu met by chance. Dis...
Zhao Yun's Single-Horse Rescue | 单骑救主
After a narrow escape from Cao Cao's pursuing army, General Zhao Yun bravely returns to the battl...
Zhang Fei's Apology | 张飞请罪
Zhang Fei promises to reform and guard Xuzhou for Liu Bei but breaks his vow by getting drunk and...
Playing with Fire | 玩火自焚
This fable tells of a tyrant in ancient China who, after usurping the throne, waged constant wars...