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Famous ancient Chinese weapons

Chinese Folk Tales

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The Fish Intestants Ward

A dagger was hidden inside a steamed fish for King Liu of Wu. The king fell dead before he could even taste the dish. This dagger came to be known as the Fish Intestants Ward. A second sword called Pang Yoon had to do with an assassin's daughter. She killed herself after her father gave part of his steamed fish to her, and she couldn't stop crying.

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