S9E09 | First Strike

S9E09 | First Strike

Season 9 is starting to wind down. For the ninth chengyu of the season, we take Sima Qian's "Record of the Grand Historian" and open to the chapter on Xiang Yu. This time we look at the story of Xiān Fā Zhì Rén 先发制人. In this well-known story from the fall of the Qin Dynasty, we see Xiang Yu and his uncle Xiang Liang seizing the day and the hour to attack Qin forces and bring the dynasty to an end. But before they do that, they first weigh their options by talking with the governor of a local commandery. After one short meeting with this guy, Xiang Liang decides not to wait to see what happens next. He realized 先发制人.

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Ep. 30 | Chinese New Year

Ep. 30 | Chinese New Year

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Ep. 29 | The Southern Song Dynasty

Ep. 29 | The Southern Song Dynasty

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Ep. 28 | The Northern Song Dynasty

Ep. 28 | The Northern Song Dynasty

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Ep. 27 | Tang Dynasty (Part 3)

Ep. 27 | Tang Dynasty (Part 3)

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10 Tammi 201131min

Ep. 26 | Tang Dynasty (Part 2)

Ep. 26 | Tang Dynasty (Part 2)

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3 Tammi 201127min

Ep. 25 | Tang Dynasty (Part 1)

Ep. 25 | Tang Dynasty (Part 1)

As the Sui peters out, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, seizes power and establishes the Tang Dynasty in 618. Along with the Song, the Tang Dynasty is considered the pinnacle of China's long history. In cul...

9 Joulu 201025min

Ep. 24 | The Sui Dynasty

Ep. 24 | The Sui Dynasty

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1 Joulu 201020min

Ep. 23 | The Southern and Northern Kingdoms

Ep. 23 | The Southern and Northern Kingdoms

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24 Marras 201034min

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