Shen Guang, also known as Zongchi, was from Wuxing. His father Shen Jundao served as an official in the Ministry of Rites during the Chen dynasty, and after the fall of the Chen dynasty, the entire family settled in Chang'an. Prince Yong once employed him at the Imperial Academy. Later, he served as an aide in the mansion of Prince Liang of Han, but was later dismissed following Prince Liang's defeat. Shen Guang was agile from a young age, skilled in horseback riding and acrobatics, considered the best in the world. He had some knowledge of literature and was eager to make a name for himself, not overly concerned with the small details. His family was very poor, with his father and brother making a living by copying books. Shen Guang roamed around, befriending streetwise characters, becoming the leader of the local troublemakers in the capital. He received help from many people, so he was able to support his family, often enjoying good meals and nice clothes, never experiencing hardship.
When the Chan Ding Temple was being built, there was a flagpole more than ten zhang tall, and the rope suddenly broke, beyond the reach of the workers. The monks were in a panic. Shen Guang said to them, "Give me the rope, I will help you put it back up." The monks were both surprised and delighted and quickly handed him the rope. Shen Guang bit down on the rope and climbed the flagpole, all the way to the top. After tying the rope, he used both hands and feet to slide down from the top, landing on his palms and then walking backward for several steps. The onlookers were astonished and greatly admired him, calling him "Flying Immortal" back then.
During the Daye era, Emperor Yang of Sui summoned brave and skilled warriors from all over the country to attack Liaodong, and Shen Guang also participated. Among the tens of thousands of soldiers, his martial arts skills were among the best. Shen Guang was about to set off to accompany the emperor (to the imperial court), with hundreds of guests seeing him off. Shen Guang, the chief scholar, swore, "If I cannot make a name for myself on this trip, I will die in Goguryeo and will not see you again!" As he followed the emperor into battle against Liaodong, he used a battering ram to attack the city, the ram's pole was fifteen zhang long. Shen Guang climbed to the top of the pole, fought hand-to-hand with the enemy on the city wall, and killed more than ten people. The enemy attacked him together, knocking him down. Before he hit the ground, there happened to be a rope hanging on the pole, and Shen Guang grabbed the rope and climbed back up. The emperor saw this and was both surprised and impressed. He immediately summoned him for a conversation, was very pleased, and that day appointed him as a Court Gentleman, rewarded him with a precious sword and a fine horse, and often kept him close, growing more fond of him. Not long after, he was appointed as a Zhechong Langjiang, with generous rewards and honors. The emperor often rewarded him with his own food and clothing, and his colleagues could not compare with him at all.
Shen Guang felt deeply grateful to the emperor and always wanted to repay his kindness with all his might. When there was turmoil in Jiangdu, he secretly gathered warriors, preparing to take revenge for the emperor. Previously, the emperor had favored a eunuch in the palace named Yuwen Huaji. Due to Shen Guang's bravery and combat skills, Yuwen Huaji promoted him and assigned him to lead the palace guards. At this time, Meng Cai, Qian Jie, and others secretly planned to get rid of Yuwen Huaji and said to Shen Guang, "We have all received great favors from the country. We cannot stand by and watch the country perish without fighting to defend it. This is what the ancients would ridicule. Now we are bowing our heads and serving our enemies, following his orders. It is really shameful. What is the point of living? We must kill him; dying will bring no regret. You are a man of honor; will you join us?"
Shen Guang was moved to tears and said, "This is what I hoped General Meng would do! I lead hundreds of elite soldiers who have all received the late emperor's grace, and they are all in the camp of Yuwen Huaji. It will be as easy as shooting fish in a barrel to seek revenge with these men. This one opportunity could secure glory for generations to come; I hope General Meng will give it your all!" At that time, Meng Cai was a general, leading several thousand troops in the Jianghuai region. They agreed to wait until the camp was ready to depart before launching a surprise attack on Yuwen Huaji at dawn. However, Shen Guang let slip the plan, and Chen Qian informed Yuwen Huaji. Yuwen Huaji was terrified and exclaimed, "This Shen Guang, as well as Meng Cai, are both tough and fearless men; they cannot be stopped. I must steer clear of their might!" That night, he escaped the camp with his close aides, leaving someone to inform Sima Dekan and others to send troops to capture Meng Cai.
Upon hearing the commotion in the camp, Shen Guang knew the plan had been exposed. Without time to put on his armor, he rushed into Yuwen Huaji's camp, but found himself at a loss. He ran into his follower Yuan Min and killed him. At that moment, Sima Dekan's army rushed in and surrounded Shen Guang from all sides. Shen Guang shouted as he fought his way through the encirclement, bravely fighting alongside his elite soldiers, beheading dozens of enemies and causing the enemy to retreat. Sima Dekan then sent cavalry armed with bows and crossbows to attack from the sides. Shen Guang, without armor, was eventually shot and killed. All his hundreds of men died in battle, and not a single one surrendered. Shen Guang was only twenty-eight at the time. When the warriors heard of this, every one of them grieved and shed tears.
Lai Huer, his courtesy name Chongshan, was from Jiangdu. He had exceptional abilities from a young age and enjoyed doing extraordinary things. When he first read the Book of Songs and came across the lines "drumming loudly and rallying the troops for battle" and "wearing robes of lamb skin and leopard fur, he is strong and valiant," he put down the book and exclaimed, "A great man should live like this in the world! One should eliminate enemies for the country, establish achievements; how can one simply settle for farming in the fields!" His friends were shocked by his words and inspired by his aspirations.
Lai Huer lived in Baitu Village, very close to the river. At that time, the situation in the Jiangnan region was still unstable, with He Ruobi stationed in Shouzhou often sending Lai Huer to work as a spy, and later even appointed him as a grand commander. In the war to pacify the Chen Dynasty, Lai Huer made great contributions and was promoted to the position of Grand Marshal. Later, he followed Yang Su to Zhejiang to fight against Gao Zhihui. Gao Zhihui's army camped by the river, stretching for over a hundred miles, with warships densely packed along the river, launching an assault with drums and gongs. Yang Su ordered Lai Huer to lead hundreds of light boats to directly land and launch a surprise attack on the enemy camp, resulting in a resounding victory. At that time, Gao Zhihui's army had already been defeated in direct combat with Yang Su and had nowhere to retreat, so they were routed. Gao Zhihui tried to escape to the sea, but Lai Huer pursued him to Quanzhou. Left with no escape, Gao Zhihui fled to Minyue. Lai Huer was promoted to Grand General and appointed as the Governor of Quanzhou.
At that time, a man named Sheng Daoyan led a rebellion that troubled Quanzhou. Lai Huer joined forces with Li Kuan, the Duke of Pushan, and defeated Wang Wenjin in Yixian and Shexian, and was promoted to the rank of Zhuguo. In the third year of Renshou, he was appointed as the governor of Yingzhou, granted the title of Duke of Huangxian, with a fief covering three thousand households. Shortly thereafter, he was further promoted to the rank of Shang Zhuguo and became the Right Imperial Guard General. After Emperor Yang of Sui ascended the throne, Lai Huer was promoted to Right Valiant Guard General, and the Emperor held him in high regard. In the sixth year of Daye, he followed the Emperor to Jiangdu, where the Emperor rewarded him with a thousand rolls of silk, permitted him to pay respects at his ancestors' graves, and feasted the elders of the village, bringing great honor to the entire region. A few years later, he was promoted to Right Yiwu Guard General.
In the Battle of Liaodong, Lai Huer led the fleet of ships, braving the wind and waves, advancing from Bashui and coming across the Goryeo army within sixty li of Pyongyang. He launched a fierce attack, defeating the Goryeo army, pursued them, and breached the defenses outside Pyongyang. He then ordered the entire army to plunder, which caused some disarray among the ranks. Goryeo King Gao Yuan's brother Jianwu recruited five hundred brave men to intercept him. Lai Huer had no choice but to retreat and set up camp by the sea, waiting for the right moment. Later, upon learning of the defeat of Yu Wenshu and his men, he returned to the capital. The following year, he led troops to Canghai and stationed them in Donglai. At that time, Yang Xuange rebelled in Liyang, attacking Gong County and Luoyang. Lai Huer led troops along with Yu Wenshu and others to defeat them. He was granted the title of Duke of Rongguo, with a fief of two thousand households. Ten years later, he led troops across the sea to reach Beishecheng. The entire Goryeo kingdom launched an attack, but Lai Huer decisively defeated the Goryeo army, claiming over a thousand lives. Just as they were on the verge of capturing Pyongyang, Goryeo King Gao Yuan became fearful and sent someone to surrender under the city of Liaodong, requesting to capitulate. The Emperor consented and dispatched a decree instructing Lai Huer to return to the capital.
General Lai Huer summoned the soldiers and said, "We have gone to war three times, but have not been able to quell the rebellion. This time, if we go back, we may not have another chance to return. Goryeo is already very weak; the fields are barren. If we continue to fight, we will soon be victorious. I want to continue the attack, directly surround Pyongyang, capture their puppet king, and return in triumph." He submitted a petition to continue the war, refusing to accept the imperial decree. Chief Secretary Cui Junsu strongly advised against it, but he did not listen. Lai Huer said, "The enemy's power has already collapsed. As long as I am given full command, I can handle it. When I’m commanding troops in the field, I should make decisions independently. How can I ask the court for orders from afar? If we delay for a moment, we will lose the opportunity, waste our efforts, and achieve nothing. I would rather take Pyongyang and return to face punishment than give up this chance of success!" Cui Junsu told everyone, "If we follow the marshal's orders and disobey the imperial edict, it will definitely be reported to the court, and everyone will be punished!" The soldiers were all afraid and urged him to return, so he finally accepted the imperial decree.
Thirteen years later, Lai Huer was promoted to General of the Left Wing Guard and was appointed as Grand Minister of the Imperial Household. The emperor entrusted him with important tasks and bestowed countless rewards on him. Later, during the Jiangdu Incident, Yuwen Huaji envied him and had him killed.
The eldest son, Kai, was directly appointed as a cavalier attendant and a court gentleman due to his father's military achievements. His younger brother, Hong, rose to the rank of Gentleman of Courage and Grace of the Golden Purple. Hong's son, Zheng, became a Gentleman of Martial Valor and a Gentleman of the Right Light. Zheng was exceptionally brave and skilled in leading troops, winning every battle against the bandits. The bandits feared him so much that they even composed a song in his honor: "On the battlefield of Changbai Mountain, with ten fifteen-foot long spears, not afraid of the hundred thousand imperial troops, only fearing Lord Rong's sixth son." Later, during a rebellion, many members of their family died, leaving only the youngest two sons, Heng and Ji, alive.
Yu Juluo is from Fengyi. He is tall, standing a full eight feet tall, possessing astonishing strength and an exceptionally loud voice, whose voice could carry for hundreds of meters. When he was young, he served as the emperor's personal guard and gradually rose in rank to become a general. He fought alongside the Prince of Jin, achieved remarkable feats, was bestowed the title of Kaifu, and awarded fifteen hundred rolls of cloth. Shortly thereafter, when Shen Xuantui, Gao Zhihui, and others instigated a rebellion in Jiangnan, Yang Su recognized Yu Juluo's exceptional combat abilities, so he brought him along to quell the rebellion. He fought brilliantly in every battle, and he was promoted to the rank of Kaifu, the Duke of Gaotang County, and eventually became the Governor of Diezhou. After his mother's passing, he resigned from his post to observe a period of mourning at home. On his way home, he happened to encounter Yang Su, who was leading troops to Lingzhou, and Yang Su was thrilled to see him and requested the emperor's permission for him to join the expedition.
When they encountered the enemy, Yu Juluo led a few cavalrymen to charge forward, his eyes wide, shouting loudly. The enemy was routed and unable to regroup, as he charged back and forth like a bird in flight. Due to his achievements in this battle, he was once again promoted, this time becoming a Pillar of the State and the Governor of Fengzhou. Previously, the Turks often raided the border, but Yu Juluo was able to capture or kill them every time. Since then, the Turks became fearful and no longer dared to graze their livestock near the border.
In the beginning, when Yang Guang was still a vassal king, his brother Jū Luózàn followed him as a guard and gradually rose in rank, eventually becoming a general. After Yang Guang became emperor, he appointed him as a general of chariots and cavalry. Jū Luózàn was an especially ruthless character, frequently abusing his soldiers. For example, while barbecuing, if the food didn't meet his taste, he would poke someone's eyes out with a skewer; if someone didn't warm his wine to his satisfaction, he would slice off their tongue! Yang Guang, unable to kill his brother he had grown up with, gave him a severe reprimand and imprisoned him, saying to those around him, "If his brother is like this, how could he be any better?" He then called Jū Luózàn and scolded him harshly before locking him up, leaving him to fend for himself. Jū Luózàn returned home and committed suicide by taking poison. Yang Guang, fearing Jū Luózàn's potential rebellion, assigned him to Anzhou as governor. More than a year later, he was assigned to Zhaojun as prefect. Later, during a meeting in the eastern capital, Jū Luózàn met his old friend General Liáng Bóyǐn, and the two frequently spent time together. Jū Luózàn also brought many tributes from the county to offer to the emperor, which the emperor confiscated and gave out to high-ranking officials. When the imperial censor accused Jū Luózàn and Liáng Bóyǐn of colluding with the court's ministers, Yang Guang became furious when he heard this and dismissed and investigated both men.
Not long after, the barbarians of Yuexi Fei Mountain rebelled and attacked the counties. The court ordered Jurozan, dressed in civilian clothing, to lead troops to suppress the rebellion together with Duan Zhongkui, the Prefect of Shu County. The rebellion was swiftly suppressed. In the ninth year of Daye, the court dispatched troops to invade Goryeo, and Jurozan was appointed as the military commander of Jieshi Road. Upon returning, Liu Yuanjin in Jiangnan rebelled, and the court again ordered Jurozan to lead troops to capture the rebels in Kuaiji and other places. At that time, the common people were anticipating chaos, and many joined the rebels as if it were a festival. Jurozan defeated the rebel leaders Zhu Xie, Guan Chong, and others, winning every battle. However, the rebel forces grew stronger and regrouped despite their defeats. Jurozan felt that this war would drag on for several more years, and he worried about his sons in Luoyang and Chang'an, seeing the world becoming more chaotic and fearing he might not be able to return home in the future.
During that time, a famine struck the eastern capital, and food prices skyrocketed. Jurozan sent his servants to transport rice by boat to sell in the eastern capital, while also trafficking other goods and secretly bringing his sons over. The court began to suspect something was amiss and feared that Jurozan might have rebellious intentions, so they sent people to investigate. After extensive questioning, the envoys found no evidence of any wrongdoing. The emperor then ordered Chief Justice Liang Jingzhen to escort Jurozan to the eastern capital. Jurozan had a striking appearance due to his heterochromatic eyes, which made Emperor Yang Guang suspicious of him. Liang Jingzhen ingratiated himself with the emperor by falsely reporting that Jurozan's army had been defeated, resulting in Jurozan's execution in the eastern capital and the confiscation of his estate.
Chen Leng, also known as Changwei, was a native of Xiang'an in Lujiang. His grandfather Chen Shuo made a living by fishing, and his father Chen Xian was a brave and skilled warrior in his youth, serving as an aide to Zhang Dabao. After Zhang Dabao rebelled, Chen Xian was appointed as the Inspector of Qiaozhou. After the Chen dynasty fell, Chen Xian returned home and lived a life of leisure. Later, Gao Zhihui and Wang Wenjin rebelled in Jiangnan, and the heroes of Lujiang rallied to his side since Chen Xian had been their leader, and they all rallied behind him. Chen Xian wanted to refuse, but Chen Leng urged him, saying, "Since everyone has rebelled, refusing them will only bring trouble upon ourselves. It's better to pretend to agree with them first and then think of another way." Chen Xian followed his advice.
At that time, the army of the pillar of the state, Li Che, arrived in Dangtu. Chen Xian secretly sent Chen Leng to see Li Che, requesting his assistance. Li Che reported this to the court, and the court appointed Chen Leng as the Grand General and Inspector of Xuanzhou, bestowing upon him the title of Duke of Qiao, along with a fief of one thousand households, and ordered Li Che to receive him well. Before Li Che's army arrived, the plan was exposed, and Chen Xian was killed by his accomplices, while Chen Leng narrowly escaped. In recognition of his father's merits, the emperor appointed him as a Palace Official, and soon after assigned him to lead the local militia. After Emperor Yang of Sui ascended the throne, he appointed him as General of the Valiant Cavalry. In the third year of Daye, he was later appointed as Wubei Langjiang.
Three years later, Chen Ling and Grand Master of the Imperial Physicians Zhang Zhenzhou led more than 10,000 soldiers from Dongyang, departing from Yi'an, sailing out to sea, to attack the state of Liqiu. They arrived one month later. When the people of Liqiu saw the ships, they thought they were merchant ships and came to the military camp to do business. Chen Ling led the army ashore and sent Zhang Zhenzhou as the vanguard. King Huan Sikedou of Liqiu sent troops to resist, but Zhang Zhenzhou repeatedly defeated them. Chen Ling arrived at Ditan Cave, where Prince Huan Silaomo led the troops to resist, but Chen Ling defeated him and killed Silaomo. On a day shrouded in fog and rain, the soldiers were afraid, so Chen Ling sacrificed a white horse to the sea god. After that, the skies cleared, and Chen Ling split the army into five groups, heading straight for the capital of Liqiu. Sikedou led thousands of troops to resist, but Chen Ling sent Zhang Zhenzhou as the vanguard and defeated them. Chen Ling pursued them to their camp, where Sikedou had his troops arranged. Chen Ling concentrated his forces and attacked from dawn until dusk, with fierce fighting. When Sikedou saw that his troops were exhausted, he retreated into the camp. Chen Ling then filled the moat and stormed the camp, killed Sikedou, captured his son Daotui, and captured thousands of soldiers and civilians, returning victorious. Emperor Yang of Sui was extremely pleased and promoted Chen Ling to the rank of Right Guanglu Daifu, while keeping his position as Wuben Langjiang, and also promoted Zhang Zhenzhou to Jinzi Guanglu Daifu. During the Liaodong War, Chen Ling was elevated to Left Guanglu Daifu for his overnight duty at the palace. The following year, Emperor Yang of Sui once again campaigned against Liaodong, appointing Chen Ling as the governor of Donglai.
During the rebellion of Yang Xuangan, Chen Leng led over 10,000 troops to pacify Liyang and killed Yuan Wuben, the governor appointed by Yang Xuangan. Afterwards, he was commanded to build warships in Jiangnan. Upon reaching Pengcheng, the rebel leader Meng Rang commanded an army of a hundred thousand, occupying Duliang Palace and holding it by the Huai River. Chen Leng crossed the Huai River downstream, reached Jiangdu, and launched an attack on Meng Rang, defeating him. In recognition of his achievements, Chen Leng was promoted to Guanglu Daifu and granted the title of Marquis of Xin'an. Later, Emperor Yang of Sui arrived at Jiangdu Palace; not long after, Li Zitong occupied Hailing, Zuo Caixiang raided the Huai River north, and Du Fuwei stationed troops in Liuhé, each with tens of thousands of soldiers. Emperor Yang of Sui sent Chen Leng to lead the guards to campaign against them, achieving numerous victories. Chen Leng was promoted to Right Imperial Guard General. He then crossed the Qing River to confront the rebels in Xuancheng. Shortly after, Emperor Yang of Sui was killed, Yuwen Huaji led troops north, and summoned Chen Leng to guard Jiangdu. Chen Leng gathered his soldiers, in mourning attire, held a funeral for Emperor Yang of Sui, prepared the funeral procession, and reinterred Emperor Yang at Wugongtai. He walked with a cane in the funeral procession; his grief moved the passersby, and he was praised for his loyalty and righteousness. Later, Chen Leng was defeated by Li Zitong and fled to Du Fuwei. However, Du Fuwei resented him and soon had him killed.
Wang Bian, style name Jinglue, was from Pucheng in Fengyi. His ancestors had prospered in business. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, he provided grain to support the army and was appointed to the position of Prefect of Jiaqinghe. Wang Bian studied military strategy from a young age, particularly skilled in equestrian archery, and was generous with great ambitions. During the Northern Zhou period, he was appointed commander-in-chief in recognition of his military achievements. During the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty, he was promoted to Grand Commander; during the Renshou period, he was further promoted to General of Chariots and Cavalry. When Prince Han Liang staged a rebellion, he followed Yang Su in suppressing the rebellion and was granted the title of Baron of Wuning County with a fief of three hundred households. Three years later, he was promoted to the position of Shang She Fengyu.
Later, he participated in the campaign against the Tuyuhun and was awarded the title of Court Official. Several years later, he was promoted to the rank of Eagle-Soaring General. During the Battle of Liaodong, he was recognized for his achievements with the title of Court Official, and soon after was promoted to the title of Martial Valor General.
When bandits were rampant in Shandong, a man from Shanggu named Wei Dao'er styled himself as "Fei of Lishan" and had over one hundred thousand men under his command, raiding the Yan and Zhao regions. The Emperor summoned Wang Bian to his side and asked for strategies to suppress the rebellion. Wang Bian analyzed the situation of the bandits, and the Emperor concurred, remarking, "If we adopt your strategy, what do we have to fear from these bandits?" The Emperor then sent three thousand infantry and cavalry to follow Wang Bian into battle, quickly defeating Wei Dao'er and bestowing numerous rewards upon him.
The following year, the pirate leader Gao Shida styled himself as the "Donghai Duke" with tens of thousands of men under his command. The Emperor once again ordered Wang Bian to suppress him, and Wang Bian repeatedly defeated Gao Shida's forces. At that time, the Emperor was in Jiangdu Palace, and upon hearing the news, immediately summoned Wang Bian, rewarding him with many gifts and sending him to manage Xindu. Gao Shida was defeated again in battle with Wang Bian, and the Emperor issued a decree praising Wang Bian's contributions.
At that time, bandit leaders like Hao Xiaode, Sun Xuanya, Shi Jikang, Dou Jiande, and Wei Dao'er each held territories with forces numbering from tens of thousands down to a few thousand, plundering in the Hebei region. Wang Bian led troops to suppress them, winning every battle and striking fear into these bandits.
Later, Zhai Rang rebelled in the areas of Xuzhou and Yuzhou. Wang Bian went to suppress him, defeating Zhai Rang's army multiple times. Zhai Rang later occupied Luokou Warehouse with Li Mi, and Wang Bian and Wang Shichong joined forces to suppress Li Mi, leading to a stalemate at Luoshui that lasted over a year.
Wang Bian led his troops to defeat Li Mi's forces, pursued them in victory, and broke through the outer perimeter of Li Mi's camp. Li Mi's army had already started to scatter, and Wang Bian and his men were preparing to attack the city itself, but Wang Shichong, unaware of the situation and worried that the soldiers were too tired, ordered the retreat, giving Li Mi's army a chance to catch their breath. The imperial army suffered a devastating defeat from which they could not recover. Wang Bian ran to the shore of the Luo River, only to find that the bridge was broken and had to wade across the river. As he reached the middle of the river, the current knocked his horse down, and he fell into the water. Wang Bian, wearing heavy armor, was trampled by the defeated soldiers and could not get up, and ultimately drowned.
Wang Bian passed away at the age of fifty-six, and all the soldiers were very sorrowful.
Huswan Shan, a fierce warrior from Henan, was known for his bravery and decisiveness, on par with Wang Bian. During the Daye period, he followed Wei Xuan to suppress Yang Xuangan, won many battles, and made significant contributions. When Yang Xuangan fled in defeat, Huswan Shan, along with a handful of men, pursued him, cornered him, and forced him to commit suicide. This incident made Huswan Shan famous, and he was appointed as a general.
Later, when the Turks besieged Yanmen Pass, Huswan Shan charged into battle and defeated the enemy Turks. Every time the enemy approached, he was the first to charge forward to fight, sometimes even dismounting and sitting on the ground, drawing his bow to shoot and kill the enemy. As a result, the Turks dared not approach the city walls, and after more than ten days, they retreated thanks to Huswan Shan's valor. He later quelled several rebellions, rose through the ranks and eventually attained the rank of general.
There were also several other notable generals at that time, Lu Yuan, Fan Gui, and Feng Xiaoci, who were well-known military leaders and had participated in many battles, but regrettably, most of their deeds have been lost to the annals of history and are not well-documented in historical records.
It is said in historical records: during the struggle between Chu and Han, Marquis of Jiang, Zhou Bo, and Guan Yu were able to make great achievements; during the struggle for power between Cao Cao and Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei gained fame. Therefore, some people can establish their reputation in the early chaos, while others can make achievements after the world is stabilized. This phenomenon of "climbing the dragon and attaching to the phoenix" has always been present. Figures like Yuantong, Huer, Dinghe, and Tiezhang were renowned warriors of their time, but sadly, they were all mired in poverty. In their youth, they were unknown; who could have guessed the ambitions they harbored? In the end, they were able to rise from the mud, realize their aspirations, and fulfill their desires, all depending on the right timing!
Juluo was wronged; it wasn't his fault; Wang Bian sacrificed himself for the country; his loyalty is truly commendable! Chen Leng donned mourning attire for his funeral, moving passersby to tears. Such loyalty is genuinely commendable! Meng Cai, Qian Jie, and Shen Guang repaid kindness and remembered their friends in times of peril. While they may not have accomplished great feats, their spirit is certainly worthy of praise!
