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Tango01   | 17 Sep 2018 9:38 p.m. PST |
"In 1628, the Russians first invaded the homeland of the Buryats, west of Lake Baikal, and the settlers then moved steadily eastward to the great alarm of the Chinese governments. There have been many conflicts between Russia and China over the possession of the northern territories including Siberia ever since.
It was in one of these armed conflicts, 500 "ˇ"v•ş from Taiwan were recalled and sent to northern China to join in the fight. The order came directly from Emperor ŤNę¤Kang-xi himself; although the suggestion most likely was put forth by a Han Chinese [Shi Lang?] The intrigued Emperor summoned an aging —Ń‹»ŽěLin Hsing-Ju for a demonstration of the fighting strategy and skills of the "ˇ"v•ş. Lin had served in Koxiga's military and twice surrendered to Qing as a faithful follower of his two previous commanders. ŤNę¤ was suitably impressed by Lin's performance and an order to activate the infantrymen from Taiwan was issued…."
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| Cacique Caribe | 18 Sep 2018 8:06 a.m. PST |
Missing? Did they end up as part of the dinner? Dan |
| Tango01 | 18 Sep 2018 11:08 a.m. PST |
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