li ling, loyality, su wu

The Regret of a Traitor (Part 2)

Years later, the relationship between the Han Dynasty and Xiongnu improved. Su Wu was allowed to return to China and Li Ling went to see him off. During the farewell, the two good friends feasted and Li Ling sang and danced. It was the same setup as the last time when Li Ling first visited ...

Emma Lu

'Su Li's Intent' by Zhou Wenmo

The Regret of a Traitor (Part 1)

The story of Su Wu (140-60 B.C.), a Chinese diplomat and statesman of the Han Dynasty who survived captivity for 19 years in a foreign territory while maintaining his integrity and loyalty to his homeland, has been an inspiration for generations of Chinese children. His good friend Li Ling, a well-known general and warrior, on ...

Emma Lu

Li Ling dancing.

Animals Show Us What True Loyalty Is

Much has already been said, studied, and researched about animals’ ability to sense and feel. Animals also display human traits, such as loyalty, honesty, love, and friendship. Animals certainly use and rely on sensory feelings just as much as we do. What’s more? Here are three fascinating stories about loyalty in animals. Hachiko, the Japanese national hero ...

Nspirement Staff

Dog Repays a Merchant Who Saved His Life

There is a well-known story from the Qi Dynasty about how a dog repays a merchant for saving its life. During the Qi Dynasty in China, there was a wealthy businessman named Jia Sheng. He successfully completed a lucrative fur trade in Wuhu City, a beautiful lake port in Anhui Province, and then hired a ...

Armin Auctor