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Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we thank The Grand Historian for giving up another good one. This one's an eight-character chengyu. The story goes back to 206 BC and the famous story of Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's meeting at The Banquet at Hongmen. Here, the two contenders for the emperorship of China, meet face to face. Only one of them could sit on that throne and beginning right here, the Chu-Han Contention begins. The chengyu for this time, 项庄舞剑, 意在沛公 Xiàng Zhuāng Wǔ Jiàn, Yì Zài Pèi Gōng comes from this slice of history mentioned in the Record of the Grand Historian from the chapter on Xiang Yu. People who have a lot to lose, especially in the world of politics and government should pay attention to this one. It's a good one to use when describing someone who may appear all nice and pleasant but who has a hidden motive to do you harm. Enjoy! White Vengeance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yXEh7KCQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has a lot of scat talk! So grab your copy of Scatman's World, your nose plugs and listen to this episode! We also talk history eventually! We talk Tycho Brahe, Liu Bang, and the Battle of Athens 1946! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! You can also watch the show on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@reviewinghistory6455 Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert

Liu Bang was a man who had a good life and then had a really bad day. How he handled that bad day led to the creation of one of China's most important dynasties and reshaped China's history - join us as we talk about executions, how legal systems based on fear are not sustainable, and lacquer. Lots of lacquer. Also, Greg's fighting a cold this week, so expect a few background sniffles. Sources: Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, c. 91 BCE

You didn't ask for it. But you're getting it anyway. This week's Chinese Sayings Podcast reaches back all the way to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You didn't ask for it. But you're getting it anyway. This week's Chinese Sayings Podcast reaches back all the way to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time around we're reaching all the way back to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time around we're reaching all the way back to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You didn't ask for it. But you're getting it anyway. This week's Chinese Sayings Podcast reaches back all the way to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You didn't ask for it. But you're getting it anyway. This week's Chinese Sayings Podcast reaches back all the way to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time around we're reaching all the way back to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time around we're reaching all the way back to those fateful years following the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the contentious period of conflict between Liu Bang of Han and Xiang Yu of Chu. As these two rivals battle it out, Liu Bang sought advice from one of his advisors on a plan of action. But as we'll see, that plan is blown out of the water by the great hero of the early Han, Zhang Liang. In order to persuade Liu Bang of the folly of this plan, Zhang Liang will 借箸代筹 Jiè Zhù Dài Chóu, borrow chopsticks to illustrate his strategy. And using these chopsticks as a prop to illustrate his point, Zhang Liang blows this advisor's good idea out of the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is undeniable that some individuals do change the course of history through sheer force of will – not to mention a remarkable degree of luck. Such a person was Liu Bang, who rose from obscurity to be crowned emperor of China 2215 years ago on the 28th of February, 202 BCE. Written by Benjamin Breen. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Audio production by Cody Patton, Laura Seeger and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. A textual version of this video is available at https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/february-2013-liu-bang-peasant-rebel-emperor

In Chinese, there is an idiom called "agree on a three-point law". Today, the meaning is very clear. It means that two or more parties make a simple, clear agreement or stipulation that restricts the behavior of others. In today's story, we are going to look at a historical event, which is the origin of this idiom. As we can see, the rules sound like a simple thing, but its purpose is not. And it had never been implemented. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc.
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Be warned, boys and girls, for this is a gruesome tale.We previously told the story of the founding of the Han Dynasty and its first emperor, Liu Bang. This is the story of his wife, Empress Lü. After being married to Liu by her father, the future Empress Lü stuck by her husband even during his lowest periods, until finally he triumphed over all the other warlords to become emperor.But he didn't stick by her quite as much. Instead, he picked up a favorite concubine, Lady Qi. And he had sons with both women, half-brothers who were now competitors for the throne. When Liu Bang died in 195 B.C., it was time for Empress Lü to exact her vengeance...And yet, as the Chinese proverb says: "A praying mantis may capture a cicada, but the finch watches from behind"...

"Even if only three households remain in the Kingdom of Chu, the Chu will still prove to be the death of the Qin." This was the prophecy circulating around China during the last years of the Qin Dynasty. A brilliant cast of characters were about to put that prophecy to the test: Xiang Yu, the dashing young hero and greatest warrior of his generation; Lady Yu, his faithful wife and the most beautiful woman in China; Liu Bang, the middle-aged small-time crook who seemingly had done little with his life and yet possessed the gift of leadership; Han Xin, the impoverished young man desperate to prove that he could be somebody; Zhang Liang, the son of displaced aristocrats whom others often mistook for a woman but who might have been the wisest of them all...This episode immediately follows the previous one on the end of Qin Shi Huang. And it is the story of how one of the most important dynasties in Chinese history came to be.

In this episode we explore what Liu Bang does when he becomes emperor Gaozu and what he does to retain power. The episode will break down his actions into 4 main points: Social changes Political changes Military campaigns Succession issues. Hope you enjoy!

This episode covers the Chu-Han Contention. This period between 206-202 BC is covered in a huge amount of detail, and here I am trying to squeeze it all into 20 minutes. For those of you who do not know, the Chu-Han contention is the war fought between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, the odds were totally stacked against Liu Bang, but it would seem he had heavens mandate and won the war to then found the Han dynasty by 202 BC.

210 - 108 BCE - Some of the great characters of ancient China lived through this period such as Liu Bang and his consort Empress Lu, the great patriarchal leader of the Xiongnu Empire, Modu Chanyu, and then later on the Emperor Wu with his well traveled envoy Zhang Qian.

Cada uno en su casita Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespi Introducción Entrada 2:05 Segmento Inicial "Gastronomía callejera: dónde comer y no perecer" 6:53 Saludos de los oyentes 35:34 Segmento Dispositivo Liu Bang y la caída de la dinastía Qin 58:04 "Danza del sable" ♫ (Aram Jachaturián) 1:11:00 Segmento Humorístico "Cómo parecer refinado, usted que es un cerdo" 1:15:41 Sordo Gancé / Manuel Moreira /Trío sin Nombre Presentación 1:48:40 "Strawberry Fields Forever" ♫ (The Beatles) CANCION #100 DEL TRIO SIN NOMBRE 1:51:37 "Mañana campestre" ♫ (Gustavo Santaolalla) 1:56:54 "Araca corazón" ♫ (Delfino y Vaccarezza) 2:00:22

嬴秦氏，始兼併。傳二世，楚漢爭。 高祖興，漢業建。至孝平，王莽篡。 光武興，為東漢。四百年，終於獻。 魏蜀吳，爭漢鼎。號三國，迄兩晉。 嬴秦氏，始兼并。传二世，楚汉争。 高祖兴，汉业建。至孝平，王莽篡。 光武兴，为东汉。四百年，终于献。 魏蜀吴，争汉鼎。号三国，迄两晋。 Yíng qín shì, shǐ jiānbìng. Chuán èr shì, chǔ hàn zhēng. Gāozǔ xīng, hàn yè jiàn. Zhì xiàopíng, wángmǎng cuàn. Guāngwǔ xīng, wéi dōnghàn. Sìbǎi nián, zhōngyú xiàn. Wèi shǔ wú, zhēng hàn dǐng. Hào sānguó, qì liǎngjìn. ------------------------------------------------------------------ At the end of the Warring States period. the State of Qin merged all the other six states and unified the country. Ying Zheng became the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty and entitled himself "Shi Huangdi" (the First Emperor). The tyranny of Ying Zheng and his son, the second ruler of Qin, led to the country's chaotic state. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, therefore, rose up in rebellion against the Qin Dynasty and overthrew the tyranny. Both wanted the throne. Liu Bang (ruler of the Han State) and Xiang Yu (ruler of the Chu State) then started the well-known war between the Chu and Han, which ended with Liu's victory. As a result, Liu Bang became Emperor Gaozu, the first emperor of the Han Dynasty (also known as the Western Han Dynasty). Two hundred years later, Wang Mang usurped the throne which had come to the reign of Emperor Xiaoping. Liu Xiu, also known as Emperor Guangwu, arose and overthrew the rule of Wang Mang later. He restored the dynastic title of Han and chose Luoyang City as the capital. From then on, the history of China entered the period of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Together, the Western and Eastern Han dynasties lasted for more than four hundred years. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the three states, Wei, Shu, and Wu started to fight for the throne of Emperor Xian. They were called the "Three Kingdoms" and this was the Period of the Three Kingdoms. Sima Yan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Wei later defeated the other two kingdoms, established the Jin Dynasty and unified the country. The Jin Dynasty was also divided into two periods, the Western Jin and the Eastern Jin. ＜ Explanation in simplified＞⁣　 战国末年，秦王嬴政兼并六国，统一了天下，自称「始皇帝」。他施行暴政，皇位传到第二代时引起天下大乱，刘邦、项羽兴兵起义，秦朝灭亡。随后楚王项羽和汉王刘邦展开争夺，最后汉高祖刘邦获胜，建立汉 朝，史称西汉。西汉传至孝平帝时，外戚王莽篡取了帝位。之后，汉光武帝刘秀推翻王莽政权，中兴汉室，在洛阳建都，称为东汉。两汉共历四百多年，到东汉末年汉献帝时灭亡，天下形成魏蜀吴三国三足鼎立的局面，历史上称为三国时代，直到司马炎灭三国，建立晋朝，天下才再度统一。晋朝又分西晋和东晋。 ＜ Explanation in traditional＞⁣ 戰國末年，秦王嬴政兼併六國，統一了天下，自稱「始皇帝」。他施行暴政，皇位傳到第二代時引起天下大亂，劉邦、項羽興兵起義，秦朝滅亡。隨後楚王項羽和漢王劉邦展開爭奪，最後漢高祖劉邦獲勝，建立漢 朝，史稱西漢。西漢傳至孝平帝時，外戚王莽篡取了帝位。之後，漢光武帝劉秀推翻王莽政權，中興漢室，在洛陽建都，稱為東漢。兩漢共歷四百多年，到東漢末年漢獻帝時滅亡，天下形成魏蜀吳三國三足鼎立的局面，歷史上稱為三國時代，直到司馬炎滅三國，建立晉朝，天下才再度統一。晉朝又分西晉和東晉。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to leave a message, thought, suggestion, feedback to me. 如果你对内容有任何问题，想法，建议，都可以留言给我 https://open.firstory.me/story/ck9v7bjsoqivi0873td4ux1gc?m=comment It would be a big help if you kindly support my channel with a cup of coffee 欢迎买杯咖杯赞助我的频道，你的小小支持是我的大大帮助 ☕ https://pay.firstory.me/user/taiwanaccent Powered by Firstory Hosting

Konfúsíus er að öllum líkindum áhrifamesti fræðimaður allra tíma, en í tvö þúsund ár var börnum elítunnar kennd heimspeki hans, með það að marki að gera þau að hæfum stjórnendum og góðum manneskjum. En í hverju felst konfúsíanismi, er hann trúarbrögð, stjórnmálastefna, lífsspeki eða uppeldisfræði? Og hvernig í ósköpunum tókst lágt settum embættismanni að verða að goði – tilbeðnu um alla Austur-Asíu fyrir visku sína? Í þessum þætti verður reynt að svara þessum spurningum en fókusinn verður aðallega á sögu Kína frá því siðmenning hófst við gula fljótið þar til Liu Bang stofnaði Han-veldið. Stuðst er við þýðingar Ragnars Baldurssonar á Speki Konfúsíusar frá 2006, í beinum tilvitnunum í meistarann. Snæ­­björn Brynjar­s­­son­ rit­höf­und­ur og þátta­stjórn­andi Sögu Jap­ans hefur lengi verið heill­aður af land­inu og hér heldur hann áfram að fjalla um sögu þess og menn­ingu.

The Han Dynasty was the making of China, and was contemporary with the Roman Empire, which it equalled in size and power. In this episode we look at the life of its founder, Liu Bang and his vicious wife Empress Lu, as well as the dynasty's most influential emperor, the famous Wu Di.

For this week's offering, we hear the well-known legend of Xiang Yu, Zhang Han, and Liu Bang.  As the Qin Dynasty starts to crumble Xiang Yu heads to the defense of Zhao State to face off against the ever-victorious Qin general Zhang Han and ultimately the kingship of Guanzhong.   Before he engaged Zhang Han in battle, Xiang Yu shouted a four-syllable order to his troops.  And we look at these famous words in this episode. For a full list of the terms used in this episode, please visit the website at teacup.media Want to support the CSP? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/ChinaHistoryPodcast Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chinahistorypodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-chinese-sayings-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this week's offering, we hear the well-known legend of Xiang Yu, Zhang Han, and Liu Bang. As the Qin Dynasty starts to crumble Xiang Yu heads to the defense of Zhao State to face off against the ever-victorious Qin general Zhang Han and ultimately the kingship of Guanzhong.  Before he engaged Zhang Han in battle, Xiang Yu shouted a four-syllable order to his troops. And we look at these famous words in this episode. For a full list of the terms used in this episode, please visit the website at teacup.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Han Dynasty is established by Liu Bang, who crowns himself it's first Emperor Gaozu. But though this is the beginning of a golden age for China, it get's off to a rough start, as to the north the steppe tribes have united into the terrifying Xiongnu Empire under the ancestor of Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan: Batur Chanyu. Within the empire itself, a murder-happy Empress Lü will inadvertently incite rebellions against her husband's rule.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the Qin Dynasty dead and buried, the victorious rebels turn on one another to establish who will be the next power in China. The Hegemon-King of Chu, Xiang Yu, squares off against his great rival the King of Han, Liu Bang.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

La dinastía Han fue uno de los períodos más esplendoroso de la cultura china y sirvió como base ejemplar para las posteriores dinastías. Fue fundada por Liu Bang........

In the movie "White Vengeance,' director Daniel Lee once again ventures to give an alternative interpretation of an historical event. This time, he is greeted with no less sarcasm than with his previous films. More than two-thousand years ago after China's first empire collapsed, heroes rose up from among the commoners and reconquered the Middle Kingdom. Among them, Xiang Ji and Liu Bang were the most prominent emperor candidates. Xiang Ji, the more powerful of the two warlords, had an opportunity to kill Liu Bang during a banquet at Hongmen. But reluctant to do so, he instead committed the first of a series of blunders that led to his defeat. "White Vengeance" centers on the banquet at Hongmen. But the movie tells quite a different story from historical records, and some of the costumes, weapons and other instruments that are used in the film clearly don't belong to that era. Of course, these aberrations can't escape the keen eyes of viewers, especially so when the director is known for fabricating history in his movies. As a result, the movie was blasted even before it was shown in cinemas. Some critics just looked at Lee's name and said, "Ah, this guy has no respect for history. Better not let him mislead the viewers." Then they gave the movie a meager rating. We Chinese are weird, weird people. We always expect something extra out of what we do. And that extra is a big deal. For example, when ancient historians wrote history, they were not content with just recording exactly what had happened, so they embellished it to show off their literary talent. The result is that we now read these historical records as literature – good literature though – without knowing for sure what exactly happened. Another example: When we watch a movie, we not only expect it to be entertaining, but also want it to be educational. If it's a historical film, we want it to reflect history as it was, although there is no way of ascertaining which version is the true one, because the historical records are more literary than realistic. This unsatisfied expectation for something extra is the reason for all the sarcastic comments that Lee's films usually receive[?]. It is also what keeps some picky viewers from having a good time watching a decent movie. But history aside, "White Vengeance" is presentable. The story is intriguing and provides a thought-provoking analogy to modern events. Furthermore, all the male lead actors breathe life to their characters. There are two ways to appreciate a decent historical movie: You either sit there relaxed and simply enjoy the action, or if you really care that much about history, make it an opportunity to tell your friends or family the TRUE story. That's educational for someone who cares. Anyway, "White Vengeance" is a decent movie that entertains. The plot is arresting, and the actors don't disappoint. So for the debates and ideas it has sparked, it deserves a decent six out of ten.

We're back in ancient days again, this time the short period in between the Qin and Han Dynasties when two great leaders, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, contended for the throne left vacant by the deceased first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Xiang Yu has gone down in the annals of Chinese history as one of the most ferocious and greatest of generals and strategists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back in ancient days again, this time the short period in between the Qin and Han Dynasties when two great leaders, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, contended for the throne left vacant by the deceased first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang.   Xiang Yu has gone down in the annals of Chinese history as one of the most ferocious and greatest of generals and strategists.  Between 206 and 202 BC Xiang Yu of Chu and Liu Bang, the King of Han, fought all over Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, and Shaanxi. To the victor of this Chu-Han Contention would go the future destiny of China.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Brook about her recent trip to Xi’an China. Xi’an is the capital of the Shaanxi province of China and is perhaps best known for the Terracotta Army of Chinese emperor Liu Bang, but what Brook and her husband discovered was a city that warrants more time to explore. Xi’an has a wonderfully rich history as the Chinese terminus of the famous Silk Road trading route. This link to the middle creates a Muslim influence still obvious in the mosques and markets of the city. The city is also still surrounded by its ancient wall which provides a great place for biking around its nearly 12km distance. Brook tells some of the story behind the Wild Goose Pagoda. She also dubs Xi’an the dumpling capital.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Brook about her recent trip to Xi’an China. Xi’an is the capital of the Shaanxi province of China and is perhaps best known for the Terracotta Army of Chinese emperor Liu Bang, but what Brook and her husband discovered was a city that warrants more time to explore. Xi’an has a wonderfully rich history as the Chinese terminus of the famous Silk Road trading route. This link to the middle creates a Muslim influence still obvious in the mosques and markets of the city. The city is also still surrounded by its ancient wall which provides a great place for biking around its nearly 12km distance. Brook tells some of the story behind the Wild Goose Pagoda. She also dubs Xi’an the dumpling capital.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Brook about her recent trip to Xi’an China. Xi’an is the capital of the Shaanxi province of China and is perhaps best known for the Terracotta Army of Chinese emperor Liu Bang, but what Brook and her husband discovered was a city that warrants more time to explore. Xi’an has a wonderfully rich history as the Chinese terminus of the famous Silk Road trading route. This link to the middle creates a Muslim influence still obvious in the mosques and markets of the city. The city is also still surrounded by its ancient wall which provides a great place for biking around its nearly 12km distance. Brook tells some of the story behind the Wild Goose Pagoda. She also dubs Xi’an the dumpling capital.