Yang Yanzhao was the eldest son of the famous general Yang Ye of the early Northern Song Dynasty (960-1123). Yang Ye had been stationed at the Yanmen Pass for many years and was the enemy of the Khitanians who opposed the Song. They were so afraid of him that they called him “The Invincible Yang.” ...
During the last years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign and the early years of Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty, the land was in turmoil. Bandits were rampant, and those who traveled, especially in the northern regions, often did so with trepidation. Anyone carrying silver and valuables would invariably seek the protection of a skilled bodyguard. ...
Chinese history is filled with tales of kings and ministers who played the fool to disguise their intelligence. When in a disadvantaged position, they would hide their brilliance, biding their time. But at the right moment, they would strike decisively, defeating their rivals to either seize power or avenge their honor. King Goujian: A story ...
General Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885) of the Qing Dynasty was a fan of the strategic board game Go and also a master at the game himself. One time, while leading soldiers to battle with an enemy, General Zuo and his troops passed by a hut that had a sign hanging on its beam stating: “World’s best ...
When it comes to defeating 150,000 soldiers, you might think that a large force made up of at least an equal number of soldiers would be required. But a Chinese General named Zhuge Liang (181 to 234) took care of this task with a musical instrument — a lute. The lute strategy Liang lived during ...
A New Cold War is brewing in China. Recently, the Chinese blogtalk “Voice of Hope” revealed the contents of an internal document produced by the Development and Research Center of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. The report is authored by Wu Sikang, the director of the Development and Research Center, ...
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