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the story of “hòuláijūshàng”

       In the reign of emperor wudi of the han dynasty,there was a man whose name was yi zong.because of the special kindness of the mother of the emperor, yi zong was made a county magistrate in the shangdanh prefecture. … Continue reading

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The Old Man on the Border Loses a Horse 塞翁失马

Explanation: Temporary setbacks may be blessings in disguise. Story: Long ago there lived on the far western border of China an old man and his son who raised horses. One day one of their best stallions suddenly ran away. The son pursued … Continue reading

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