Classic example

The loyal soul that sank into Miluo

Qu Yuan, named Ping, was a native of Chu during the Warring States Period. When he was young, Qu Yuan was deeply trusted by the King of Chu. He wanted to use King Huai of Chu to realize his ideal of reforming politics and strengthening the motherland. However, the aristocratic conservative forces headed by Zilan and Jin Shang attacked Qu Yuan at every turn. They framed Qu Yuan many times in front of the King of Chu, and finally made the mediocre King Huai "angry and calm", and later exiled him to northern Han Dynasty. But Qu Yuan, who was loyal to King Huai and loved his motherland, did not succumb to this heavy blow and continued to fight resolutely against the conservative forces. Soon King Huai of Chu was deceived and imprisoned and died in Qin. King Qingxiang of Chu came to the throne. Zilan and Jin Shang were They persecuted Qu Yuan even more, and finally King Qingxiang of Chu "moved him out of anger" and exiled Qu Yuan to the south of the Yangtze River. Later, the Chu State was destroyed by Qin. Qu Yuan, who was in exile, committed suicide in Miluo with the grief, anger and pain of not realizing his ideals, and died to show his loyalty to the motherland.

"The Xiongnu are not extinct, so why should we take care of our family?"

During the Western Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu nobles often sent troops to harass the border areas, and the people in the border areas lived in peace. In 123 BC, the 18-year-old general Huo Qubing led 800 elite cavalry and rushed straight into the enemy camp, killing the Huns. In 121 AD, he led his army to the west twice and killed several enemy chiefs. In 119 BC, he led his troops to the north, drove 2,000 miles from enemy territory, and carried out a great Qing campaign against the Xiongnu. Huo Qubing spent his military life on the frontier battlefield fighting against the Huns and defending his family and country, without taking off his saddle or taking off his armor. In recognition of his achievements, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally ordered the construction of a luxurious palace for him. However, until the construction was completed, Huo Qubing did not even look at it. He said heroically: "The Xiongnu are not destroyed, so why do we have a home?" B.C. In 117, Huo Qubing died of illness at the age of 24. In order to commemorate his contribution to the country and the people, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty erected a stone carving of "horse trampling on the Huns" in front of his tomb, which symbolizes his spirit of serving the country.

Su Wu shepherds sheep

In 100 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Su Wu as an envoy to the Xiongnu. Due to the "Yuchang Incident", Su Wu was implicated and detained. Chanyu used various means, both soft and hard, to force Su Wu to surrender. However, Su Wu remained motionless under the sword and turned his ears aside during the sweet words. He said to Li Ling who came to persuade him to surrender: "I have long made up my mind to serve the country with my death. As long as I can contribute to the country, I am willing to suffer the sword, fall into the oil pan, and have my liver and brains smashed to pieces." No matter what the Huns do. Tortured him, he did not lower his noble head. In the end, the Xiongnu Chanyu had no choice but to drive him to the deserted "Beihai" to be with the sheep. 19 years later, when he returned to China, he was already an old man with white hair and beard. Su Wu's loyalty and unyielding spirit will forever be remembered in history.