Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In the narrative, Wang Da Si Ma, stationed in a new city, creates a massive blade and a wooden replica to intimidate northern warriors. Despite initial resistance, he establishes a boundary marked by reeds, which the northern soldiers burn down multiple times. Sima employs stone cannons, causing casualties among the invaders. His reputation grows, leading the northern troops to respect him. At eighty-three, he is called to service again but declines. The emperor allows him to rest, and upon his return, even the northern warriors show deference upon seeing him reclined peacefully. A new boundary, the 'Willow Boundary,' is established, imposing strict penalties for crossing.

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