CHAPTER XIV

_MORE ON PROTECTORS_

The Five Protectors of China more exactly defined--No such period

as the "Five Tyrant period" can be logically accepted as accurate--

Chinese never understand the principles of history as distinct

from the detailed facts--International situation defined--Flank

movements--Appearance of barbarous Wu in the Chinese arena--

Phonetic barbarian names--The State of Wei--Enlightened prince

envoy to China from Wu--Wu rapidly acquires the status of

Protector--Confucius tampers with history--Risky position of the

King of Wu--Yüeh conquers Wu, and poses as Protector--The River Sz

(Grand Canal).

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