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Hunting Ghosts in the Mortal World.

Chapter 19: Origins of the Jiangnan Aristocracy. [19]



Summary

A tale of Mai Tiezhuang, a former bandit turned palace slave, who impressed Emperor Chen Houzhu with his extraordinary long-distance running abilities. After delivering a royal decree across nearly 300 miles in a single night, he was pardoned and later joined the Sui military. Rising from a commoner to a Grand General under Yang Su, Mai Tiezhuang eventually sacrificed his life in battle. His lineage traces back to Shixing, Guangdong, with a rich history of migration, resilience, and adaptation through centuries of changing landscapes and political upheavals.

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