They say that Taizong issued a edict pardoning many who had committed crimes throughout the land. For another over four hundred prisoners awaiting execution, he allowed them to go home for one year to set their affairs in order and to bid farewell to their relatives before returning to receive their sentences. The criminals thankedContinue reading “Journey to the West – Chapter 12.3”
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Journey to the West – Chapter 11.1
They say that Taizong’s soul, confused, came to the front of Five Phoenix Tower and saw the imperial chariot in procession with the generals on horseback awaiting him to join a hunting trip. Taizong happily agreed and floated over to join the parade. After traveling for some time, the men and horses suddenly disappeared. HeContinue reading “Journey to the West – Chapter 11.1”
Journey to the West – Chapter 10.2
Trading poems and lyrics back and forth, the fisherman and the woodcutter came to the fork in the road and bowed their farewells. The fisherman said, “Brother Li! Safe travels home. Watch out for tigers in those mountains. If you run into some such danger, I will miss you on this road tomorrow.” The woodcutterContinue reading “Journey to the West – Chapter 10.2”
Etymology Adventures 