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December 5, 1850
Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Emperor Nangfee of China quells a rebellion in a distant province by approaching with his army, leading the rebels to submit. Instead of revenge, he treats them mildly, turning enemies into friends, thus fulfilling his promise to destroy his enemies.
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How to Destroy an Enemy.
Nangfee, Emperor of China, being told that his enemies had raised an insurrection in one of the distant provinces, said—
"Come, then, my friends, follow me, and I promise you that we shall very quickly destroy them."
He marched forward, and the rebels submitted upon his approach. All now thought that he would take the most signal revenge, but they were surprised to see the captives treated with mildness and humanity.
"How!" cried his first Minister, "Is this the manner in which you fulfil your promise? Your Royal word was given that your enemies should be destroyed, and, behold you have pardoned all, and have caressed some!"
"I promised," replied the Emperor, with a generous air, "to destroy my enemies; I have fulfilled my word, for see, they are enemies no longer, I have made friends of them.—Goldsmith's Citizen of the World.
Nangfee, Emperor of China, being told that his enemies had raised an insurrection in one of the distant provinces, said—
"Come, then, my friends, follow me, and I promise you that we shall very quickly destroy them."
He marched forward, and the rebels submitted upon his approach. All now thought that he would take the most signal revenge, but they were surprised to see the captives treated with mildness and humanity.
"How!" cried his first Minister, "Is this the manner in which you fulfil your promise? Your Royal word was given that your enemies should be destroyed, and, behold you have pardoned all, and have caressed some!"
"I promised," replied the Emperor, with a generous air, "to destroy my enemies; I have fulfilled my word, for see, they are enemies no longer, I have made friends of them.—Goldsmith's Citizen of the World.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Emperor Nangfee
Rebellion
Destroy Enemies
Make Friends
Moral Lesson
What entities or persons were involved?
Nangfee
First Minister
Where did it happen?
China, Distant Provinces
Story Details
Key Persons
Nangfee
First Minister
Location
China, Distant Provinces
Story Details
Emperor Nangfee promises to destroy his enemies who rebelled in a distant province. Upon their submission, he treats them with mildness, turning them into friends, thus fulfilling his promise cleverly.