It is often said that the emperors of the Song Dynasty were not lustful men, a virtue passed down from Emperor…
It is often said that the emperors of the Song Dynasty were not lustful men, a virtue passed down from Emperor Taizu himself. Even before his rise to power, he was a man of steel and unwavering honor, walking a righteous path free of vice. Just look to the tale of "Chivalrous Escort," and the truth becomes clear. As the saying goes:
Loyalty echoes through the ages;
A hero's spirit pierces the heavens.
True sovereign of eight hundred cities—
One lone staff reveals his valor.