Chinese History & Mythology
If you’re curious about Chinese myths, legends, and history but don’t know where to start, this is your doorway. I follow a timeline, placing oral traditions and historical threads on the same map. I’ll help you build cultural bearings from scratch. Let Chinese voices guide you through the ancient stories of the East. Chinese mythology and history on a timeline: start from zero, understand more with every episode.
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Chinese History & Mythology
Investiture of the Gods——Shang on the Brink
Do you still remember the old veteran official we mentioned earlier—Shang Rong? When Prince Yin Jyow was captured and brought back to Zhao Ge City, Shang Rong followed along as well. Earlier, we said that Shang Rong had already asked for early retirement because he couldn’t stand the cruelty and corruption of King Zhou of Shang. But now, seeing the king trying to kill his own sons, Shang Rong decided to step up, relying on his “three-generations-of-service” title, and went into the palace to give the king some advice.