左传 ( 王力 古代汉语 Wang Li Classical Chinese )

[chrix]

Now, the only question I have about this text is: does anyone have any clue how the king of Chu could possibly see 知罃's reply as a reward? Perhaps because this will set an example for the inhabitants of Chu that they should always remain loyal to their king?

I'm not sure if he saw the reply as a reward... Well, this text again has several question one could ask that instructor of yours in Leiden:

- first, do we know what happened to 知罃 after he got sent back? Was he put to death or was he spared?

- second, I've come across several allusions in the Zuozhuan that a freed captive told the captor that they are happy being sent back home to be executed. But yet I haven't seen any concrete case where they really were executed. Maybe this had already become some kind of "diplomatic language" as well?

[Ai Moben]

Hey Chrix,

 

Your post on the first page here has a rapidshare link to the textbook, which is awesome if it still worked. Any chance that you can update the files?

 

Thanks,

艾墨本

[OneEye]

Well, since chrix hasn't posted here in well over three years, I think it's safe to say he won't be responding.

 

I don't think posting copyrighted material is allowed on this forum, but I could be wrong. You can buy it here for under US$3 (plus shipping).