Bearing the Rod and Asking for Punishment
Lin Xiangru taught Lian Po a lesson.
Mr Dongguo and the Wolf
The kind Mr. Dongguo saved a wolf but was betrayed by it.
Cutting One’s Feet to Fit One’s Shoes
A fable about being inflexible.
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
A tragic love story between a mortal and a fairy.
Bore a Hole in the Wall to Get Some Light from the Neighbor’s House
A story about being diligent and eager to learn.
Stand in the Snow before the Master’s Gate
A story about respecting teachers.
A Man Marks the Boat to Find His Lost Sword
A fable about a rigid and dogmatic approach.
Borrowing Arrows with Straw Boats
The story of Zhuge Liang outwitting his opponents to get arrows.
Draw a Snake and Add Feet to It
The fable about how excessive pursuit of perfection can be counterproductive.
Bian Que Meets Duke Huan of Cai
A medical story about prevention being better than cure.
Fight to the Death
The historical story of Han Xin winning by wisdom.
Act rashly and blindly
A fable about reckless behavior.