Xun Guan -- Biographies of Famous Historical Figures in Chinese History (Young Hero)

Author: Ni Xinzhe
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: A Biography of Famous Historical Figures in Chinese History. This book tells the story of the late Western Jin Dynasty, when political corruption led to widespread chaos. Wancheng was besieged by a powerful and numerous bandit force in layers. With food depleted and troops scarce, Xun Guan, the youngest daughter of Emperor Taizong Xun Song, was only thirteen years old at the time but possessed exceptional martial arts skills and a deep understanding of military strategy. To save her people and preserve the city, she bravely risked her life to break through the siege and bring reinforcements, ultimately rescuing the entire city. Her heroic deeds were recorded in the Book of Jin and have been passed down through the ages. The book includes Pinyin annotations and is richly illustrated, making it suitable for elementary school students.