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Title: History Of The Day - Song Dynasty General Yue Fei Is Executed (1142)
Post by: TFD on Jan 27, 2013, 07:30 AM
One of China's greatest generals and patriotic heroes, Yue helped establish a southern foothold for the Song dynasty while preventing the advance of the Juchen, who had taken the former Song capital in the north. However, his attempt to recapture the lost territory was opposed by one of the emperor's counselors, who earned a reputation as a traitor for relinquishing the north to the Juchen and having Yue executed. According to legend, what phrase did Yue's mother tattoo across his back? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst32435_Song-Dynasty-General-Yue-Fei-Is-Executed--1142-.aspx)



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