The Struggle Between Chu and Han
At the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, a time of chaos and uprising, two formidable leaders emerged from the turmoil: Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Liu Bang, seeking to appease the wrath of Xiang Yu, attended a banquet in his honor. However, the feast teemed with tension as Fan Zeng repeatedly signaled his lord to assassinate Liu Bang. Sensing the imminent danger, Liu Bang managed to escape back to his camp. The soldiers of Han grew restless in the distant Shu territory. It was during this time that Han Xin, feeling underappreciated, decided to leave the camp. In a swift response, Xiao Ho, dropped all urgent matters and rode hard to persuade Han Xin to return. His efforts succeeded, and upon his return, Liu Bang heeded Xiao Ho's counsel, promoting Han Xin to Grand General. In 202 B.C., the tide turned as the Chu army found itself encircled at Gaixia. In a psychological ploy, the Han troops sang songs of Chu, sowing homesickness and despair among Xiang Yu's men. With his forces diminished to a mere 800 elite soldiers, Xiang Yu broke through the encirclement and reached the banks of the Wu River with only 28 followers. But what drove Xiang Yu to his tragic end? How did Liu Bang rise from obscurity to become the founder of a dynasty? And what can the tale of Han Xin's loyalty teach us about the power of recognition and respect? Join us on a journey through the annals of ancient China to discover the answers to these questions and more, as we unravel the legacy of heroes and tyrants in an age of ambition and conquest.
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The Struggle Between Chu and Han
At the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, a time of chaos and uprising, two formidable leaders emerged from the turmoil: Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Liu Bang, seeking to appease the wrath of Xiang Yu, attended a banquet in his honor. However, the feast teemed with tension as Fan Zeng repeatedly signaled his lord to assassinate Liu Bang. Sensing the imminent danger, Liu Bang managed to escape back to his camp. The soldiers of Han grew restless in the distant Shu territory. It was during this time that Han Xin, feeling underappreciated, decided to leave the camp. In a swift response, Xiao Ho, dropped all urgent matters and rode hard to persuade Han Xin to return. His efforts succeeded, and upon his return, Liu Bang heeded Xiao Ho's counsel, promoting Han Xin to Grand General. In 202 B.C., the tide turned as the Chu army found itself encircled at Gaixia. In a psychological ploy, the Han troops sang songs of Chu, sowing homesickness and despair among Xiang Yu's men. With his forces diminished to a mere 800 elite soldiers, Xiang Yu broke through the encirclement and reached the banks of the Wu River with only 28 followers. But what drove Xiang Yu to his tragic end? How did Liu Bang rise from obscurity to become the founder of a dynasty? And what can the tale of Han Xin's loyalty teach us about the power of recognition and respect? Join us on a journey through the annals of ancient China to discover the answers to these questions and more, as we unravel the legacy of heroes and tyrants in an age of ambition and conquest.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781962726238 |
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| Publisher: | BOOKWISE PUBLISHING INC. |
| Publication date: | 01/15/2024 |
| Pages: | 40 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |
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