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Three Kingdoms

A Historical Novel

By: Guanzhong Luo

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“A material epic with an astonishing fidelity to history."—New York Times Book Review Three Kingdoms tells the story of the fateful last reign of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. Writing some twelve hundred years later, the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on histories, dramas, and poems portraying the crisis to fashion a sophisticated, compelling narrative that has become the Chinese national epic. This abridged edition captures the novel's intimate and unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is conducted, and how wars are planned and fought. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West, this Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to be widely influential in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam and remains a great work of world literature.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong (Illustrated)

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong (Illustrated)

By: Luo Guanzhong

One of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, the historical novel ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ is attributed to Luo Guanzhong, a fourteenth century playwright. The narrative is set against the picturesque backdrop of the turbulent years at the end of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, starting in 184 AD and culminating with the reunification of the land in 280 by Western Jin. It is among the most beloved works of literature in East Asia and its literary influence in the region has been compared to that of the works of Shakespeare on English literature. Part historical, part fictional, the novel dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who seek to restore the glories of the dwindling Han dynasty. This eBook presents the complete Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor translation, with numerous illustrations, a concise introduction and valuable resources. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to the novel * Concise introduction to the text * All 120 chapters translated in English by Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor (1925) * Features a special resources section with character lists, maps, timelines and other important study aids * Excellent formatting of the text * Easily locate the sections you want to read * Includes the bonus text of Herbert A. Giles’ seminal study of Chinese literature CONTENTS: The Novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms The Resources Historical Character List for ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ Timeline of the Three Kingdoms Period Maps of the Three Kingdoms A History of Chinese Literature (1901) by Herbert A. Giles

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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Luo Guanzhong

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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Luo Guanzhong

A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynasty Part historical and part legend, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles to achieve dominance for almost a hundred years. It is one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature, and the most famous historical novel in China.

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Romance of Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo,Brewitt Taylor,Vincent Kelvin

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Romance of Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo,Brewitt Taylor,Vincent Kelvin

“The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide…” The Han dynasty is falling, the rebels and warlords fight each other for the hegemony in China. Who will bring peace to these lands? Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is one of the four great Chinese classical novels. Discover it in this new edition with maps, footnotes and an historical introduction.This is Volume One of the story (Totally four volumes).

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 1

(with Footnotes and Maps)

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 1

(with Footnotes and Maps)

By: Guanzhong Luo

The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide..."The Han dynasty is falling, the rebels and warlords fight each other for the hegemony in China. Who will bring peace to these lands?Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is one of the four great Chinese classical novels. Discover it in this new edition with maps and footnotes.

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Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel

Complete and Unabridged

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel

Complete and Unabridged

By: Guanzhong Luo

The Three Kingdoms gives us The Iliad of China. First of the five great works of traditional prose fiction, this master narrative transforms history into epic and has thereby educated and entertained readers of five centuries with unforgettable exemplars of martial and civic virtue, of personal fidelity and political treachery. Moss Roberts's translation, the first complete rendering in English, is one of surpassing excellence and impeccable scholarship. It should delight and captivate Western readers for many more years to come."—Anthony C. Yu, University of Chicago

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Three kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Three kingdoms

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The novel offers a startling and unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is conducted, and how wars are planned and fought. This book has influenced the ways that Chinese think about power, diplomacy, and war, even to this day. Three Kingdoms portrays a fateful moment at the end of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.220) when the future of the Chinese empire lay in the balance.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 4

(with Footnotes and Maps)

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 4

(with Footnotes and Maps)

By: Guanzhong Luo

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The Romance of Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo,C. H. Brewitt-Taylor

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The Romance of Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo,C. H. Brewitt-Taylor

Romance of the Three Kingdoms, dating to the 14th Century, is the legendary epic of the fall of Han and the founding of Jin. Dealing with plots, complex men, wars, intrigues, marriages and assassinations, this book, one of the four great Chinese classics, is foundational literature on a par with The Illias or The Lay of the Cid."--Back cover of vol. 1.

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Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel

Complete and Unabridged

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel

Complete and Unabridged

By: Guanzhong Luo

Three Kingdoms tells the story of the fateful last reign of the Han dynasty (206 b.c.-a.d. 220), when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. This decisive period in Chinese history became a subject of intense and continuing interest to historians, poets, and dramatists. Writing some 1,200 years later, the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on this rich literary heritage to fashion a sophisticated, compelling narrative that has become the Chinese national epic. Luo's novel offers a startling and unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is conducted, and how wars are planned and fought; it has influenced the ways the Chinese think about power, diplomacy, and war even to this day. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West, this Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to be widely influential in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and remains a great work of world literature. The University of California Press is pleased to make the complete and unabridged translation available again.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Luo Guanzhong

“The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide...” The Han dynasty is falling, the rebels and warlords fight each other for the hegemony in China. Who will bring peace to these lands? Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is one of the four great Chinese classical novels. Discover it in this new edition with illustrations from MIng and Qing dynasties and the whole text in Simplified Chinese. Compare it using the Table of Contents!

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo

Compiled by Luo Guan Zhong in the Ming Dynasty, and revised by Mao Zong Gang and his father in the Qing Dynasty, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been for centuries -- and still remains -- China's greatest classical novel. It is a vast collection of the best known and best loved tales, both historical and legendary, passed on from generation to generation by story-tellers, through popular plays and operas, and in writing.

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Three Kingdoms

A Historical Novel

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Three Kingdoms

A Historical Novel

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 3

With Footnotes and Maps

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 3

With Footnotes and Maps

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 2

With Footnotes and Maps

By: Guanzhong Luo

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With Footnotes and Maps

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Traditional Ethics and Contemporary Society of China

By: Guojie Luo

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Traditional Ethics and Contemporary Society of China

By: Guojie Luo

Based on the ethical thinking of the pre-Qin Dynasty, this book discusses the formation and development of traditional Chinese ethics, the refinement of the Confucian ethical normative system and the establishment of its orthodoxy, as well as the deepening and maturation of feudal ethics. The book is simple in style and clear in context. It contains not only the essence of traditional Chinese morality but also the achievements of modern civilization. It analyzes the implications of traditional Chinese ethics on the governance and moral construction of modern society and can be used as a reference for governance and revitalization of the country and moral development.

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The Scattered Flock

Part Five of The Marshes of Mount Liang by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong

By: Luo Guanzhong

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The Scattered Flock

Part Five of The Marshes of Mount Liang by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong

By: Luo Guanzhong

The Scattered Flock, the last volume of this new series of translations, contains chapters 91-120 that mark the disastrous end of the 108 heroes. The action in this volume can be divided into three parts: the campaign against Tian Hu, the campaign against Wang Qing and the campaign against Fang La. It is in the last of these that the heroes of Mount Liang begin to die. Their demise is as haphazard and casual as the scattering of the flock of geese when the Prodigy shoots them for mere amusement. But the theme of the vanity of human wishes, the emptiness of ambition, becomes prominent earlier.

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The Marshes of Mount Liang: The gathering company

By: Nai'an Shi,Guanzhong Luo,Alex Dent-Young

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The Marshes of Mount Liang: The gathering company

By: Nai'an Shi,Guanzhong Luo,Alex Dent-Young

This is the third volume of a series of the new translation of the Chinese classical novel generally known as "The Water Margin." In this volume, the company of outlaws on Mount Liang continues to grow: a butcher, a blacksmith, a public executioner, a petty thief... and the usual generals defecting from the government forces. Lu Zhishen, the Flowery Monk, and his companions from Twin Dragon Peak reappear and finally join the company, uniting two important strands of the story. Some episodes are relatively light: a tiger is stolen, an innkeeper's favorite rooster is illicitly eaten, Iron Ox is lowered to the bottom of a well and nearly gets forgotten. But in general the mood is darker. The naked bodies of a lecherous wife is carved up, an innocent child is mercilessly dispatched to gain a reluctant recruit. Chao Gai, the leader on Mount Liang, is killed in battle. Song Jiang replaces him, but for how long can he control his unruly forces? Despite the attraction of the life on the marshes, with its rootless freedom and rough code of honor, we are not to forget how the story was launched, when 108 Demon Princes were released in a black cloud. This series of new translation by John and Alex Dent-Young is also the first English translation of the 120-chapter version of "The Water Margin.

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9622018475

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Romance Of The Three Kingdoms: The Brave Brothers

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Romance Of The Three Kingdoms: The Brave Brothers

By: Guanzhong Luo

Liu Bei thinks he is all alone in saving people from troublemakers. Luckily, he meets two good guys who are brave and heroic. Together, they start an army. The three men get along so well that they decide they won't just be friends. They'll be brothers! Join Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as they fight against bullies and protect China!

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981124460X

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The Gathering Company

Part Three of The Marshes of Mount Liang by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong

By: Luo Guanzhong

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The Gathering Company

Part Three of The Marshes of Mount Liang by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong

By: Luo Guanzhong

This is the third volume of a series of the new translation of the Chinese classical novel generally known as The Water Margin. In this volume, the company of outlaws on Mount Liang continues to grow a butcher, a blacksmith, a public executioner, a petty thief& and the usual generals defecting from the government forces. Lu Zhishen, the Flowery Monk, and his companions from Twin Dragon Peak reappear and finally join the company, uniting two important strands of the story. Some episodes are relatively light: a tiger is stolen, an innkeeper's favourite rooster is illicitly eaten, Iron Ox is lowered to the bottom of a well and nearly gets forgotten. But in general the mood is darker. The naked bodies of a lecherous wife is carved up, an innocent child is mercilessly dispatched to gain a reluctant recruit. Chao Gai, the leader on Mount Liang, is killed in battle. Song Jiang replaces him, but for how long can he control his unruly forces? Despite the attraction of the life on the marshes, with its rootless freedom and rough code of honour, we are not to forget how the story was launched, when 108 Demon Princes were released in a black cloud. This series of new translation by John and Alex Dent-Young is also the first English translation of the 120-chapter version of The Water Margin. The translators have made the English translation as readable to English readers as possible by finding meaningful equivalents for many local terms and proverbial expressions, while aiming to retain some flavour of other times and customs. Readers in the West, even with no specialized knowledge of Chinese, will certainly enjoy the stories and characters presented in the novel.

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9882378609

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The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon

The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation

By: Luo Guanzhong

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The Three Kingdoms, Volume 2: The Sleeping Dragon

The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation

By: Luo Guanzhong

This exciting new translation of the Chinese classic is designed to delight modern readers. The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population was killed or driven from their homes. readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history. Part myth, part reality, The Three Kingdoms is considered the most significant work in classic Chinese literature. Many Chinese people view it not only as a work of art but also as a moral guide to success in life and business. Foreigners often read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivated their troops and enhanced their influence while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them. Complete with footnotes and a detailed character list, this readable new edition is sure to thrill today's readers from all over the world. This second volume introduces Liu Bei's greatest ally, his advisor Zhuge Lian--a master strategist whose inventiveness allowed Liu Bei to claim many victories in the never-ending battle for dominance during the Warring States period in Chinese history.

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1462914381

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A Concise History of Chinese Literature

By: Yuming Luo

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A Concise History of Chinese Literature

By: Yuming Luo

Adopting new theoretical perspectives and using updated research, this book by a leading Chinese scholar seeks to provide a coherent, panoramic description of the development of premodern Chinese literature and its major characteristics.

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A Concise History of Chinese Literature (2 vols.)

By: Yuming Luo

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A Concise History of Chinese Literature (2 vols.)

By: Yuming Luo

A history of Chinese literature from its early beginnings through the end of the Qing dynasty, this recent work from Professor Luo Yuming of China’s Fudan University seeks to provide, by adopting new theoretical perspectives and using updated research, a coherent, panoramic description of the development of Chinese literature and its major characteristics. As one of the very few English translations of such works by Chinese authors it seeks to inform the Western audience of the recent viewpoints and scholarship on the topic from a leading Chinese scholar. It may also provide some grounds of comparison and contrast with equivalent works in the West.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Volume II

(Illustrated English-Simplified Chinese edition)

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Volume II

(Illustrated English-Simplified Chinese edition)

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Three Kingdoms

By: Guanzhong Luo

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Three Kingdoms

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A Chinese classic, portraying human ambition against a background of adventure and intrigue and set against historical events of the third century.

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Three Kingdoms, Volume 1: The Sacred Oath

The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Three Kingdoms, Volume 1: The Sacred Oath

The Epic Chinese Tale of Loyalty and War in a Dynamic New Translation

By: Luo Guanzhong

This exciting new translation of the Chinese classic is designed to delight modern readers. The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population was killed or driven from their homes. readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history. Part myth, part reality, The Three Kingdoms is considered the most significant work in classic Chinese literature. Many Chinese people view it not only as a work of art but also as a moral guide to success in life and business. Foreigners often read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivated their troops and enhanced their influence while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them. Complete with footnotes and a detailed character list, this readable new edition is sure to thrill today's readers from all over the world. As the first volume in a trilogy, The Three Kingdoms: The Sacred Oath introduces Liu Bei and his brothers-in-arms Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, whose allegiance is sorely tested in a society in which each group is fighting for its own survival.

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Three Kingdoms Romance

By: Luo Guanzhong

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Three Kingdoms Romance

By: Luo Guanzhong

Three Heroes Swear Brotherhood In The Peach Garden; One Victory Shatters The Rebels In Battlegrounds. Domains under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide. This has been so since antiquity. When the rule of the Zhou Dynasty weakened, seven contending kingdoms sprang up, warring one with another until the kingdom of Qin prevailed and possessed the empire. But when Qin’s destiny had been fulfilled, arose two opposing kingdoms, Chu and Han, to fight for the mastery. And Han was the victor. The rise of the fortunes of Han began when Liu Bang the Supreme Ancestor slew a white serpent to raise the banners of uprising, which only ended when the whole empire belonged to Han (BC 202). This magnificent heritage was handed down in successive Han emperors for two hundred years, till the rebellion of Wang Mang caused a disruption. But soon Liu Xiu the Latter Han Founder restored the empire, and Han emperors continued their rule for another two hundred years till the days of Emperor Xian, which were doomed to see the beginning of the empire’s division into three parts, known to history as The Three Kingdoms. But the descent into misrule hastened in the reigns of the two predecessors of Emperor Xian—Emperors Huan and Ling—who sat in the Dragon Throne about the middle of the second century. Emperor Huan paid no heed to the good people of his court, but gave his confidence to the Palace eunuchs. He lived and died, leaving the scepter to Emperor Ling, whose advisers were Regent Marshal Dou Wu and Imperial Guardian Chen Fan. Dou Wu and Chen Fan, disgusted with the abuses of the eunuchs in the affairs of the state, plotted the destruction for the power-abusing eunuchs. But Chief Eunuch Cao Jie was not to be disposed of easily. The plot leaked out, and the honest Dou Wu and Chen Fan were put to death, leaving the eunuchs stronger than before.

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