With a cast of characters like the Dukes of Jin and Chu and everyone's favorite exile Chong Er, you're guaranteed a treat. This is the story behind the chengyu: 退避三舍 Tuì Bì Sān Shè. The story of Chong Er, his escape from persecution by his father Duke Xian of Jin, and his triumphant return to Jin in 636 BC is one of the countless unforgettable stories from ancient Chinese history. Before Chong Er became Duke Wen of Jin, he experienced a nineteen-year odyssey that took him throughout the states of the Zhou Dynasty. This story concerns a visit to Chu. Sometimes you gotta know when to make a strategic retreat.
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S9E08 | Owned!
S9E07 | You Can Get it if You Really Want (But you must try)
S9E06 | The First Cut is the Deepest
S9E05 | Had enough yet?
S9E04 | Be like Kong Rong
S9E03 | Please allow me to introduce myself
S9E02 | R-E-S-P-E-C-T
S9E01 | The Truth Always Gets Out
Bonus Episode, An old favorite of Laszlo's
Bonus CSP Episode featuring Emma in the narrator's seat
S8E10 | Don't Count Me Out Yet
S8E09 | Why Can't We Live Together
S8E08 | Let's Stick Together
S8E07 | Help!
S8E06 | Looks can be deceiving
S8E05 | Shock the Monkey
S8E04 | Run for your life
S8E02 | Blue, Blue, My World is Blue
S8E01 | Wouldn't Change a Thing
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