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THE THRONELESS PRINCE

Kong He was a commander in the armies of the Duke of Lu. He was over two metres tall and incredibly strong. Battlefields were dangerous places, but Kong He was not afraid of charging into combat! When he was ordered to attack the enemy castle of Bi Yang, he led his men through an open gate - but discovered too late that his foes had let them into a trap!

They began lowering the castle’s iron gate, planning to capture the commander and his men inside. But brave Kong He stepped forward and held the heavy gate on his broad shoulders so his troops could escape. For saving his men, he was given many awards.

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