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Short Sword
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Bashu willow-leaf-alike short sword
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This short sword is an example of the paraphernalia
that is popular in Bashu area. It bears the unmistakable style
of a bronze weapon manufactured in the Eastern Zhou Period because
of the influence of the foundry techniques in the central area.
Some daggers are wide and flat while others are narrow and thick,
just like the shapes of the willow leaf, and blood grooves are
carved on both sides of the ridge. The whole unit, which is
engraved with patterns of totemic birds and beasts, appears
simple and vigorous. |
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Lord Cao's short sword
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When Cao Mo was a General of the Lu State, he
fought with the State of Qi three times and lost all the wars.
As a result, the Lu State had to cede territory and sue for
peace. Later, King Huan of Qi agreed to ally with the Lu State.
During the ceremony, Cao Mo hijacked King Huan of Qi by holding
a short sword to him and forcing him to return the territory
to the Lu State. King Huan of Qi had no choice but to consent
in order to free himself. |
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Zhi's short sword
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Zhi was a chieftain of a slave insurgency and
was quite famous in the Qin Empire during the early Warring
States period. He led about 9,000 troops and annoyed the rich
families all around the district. Finally, they were exterminated
by the troops of the Qin Empire. This kind of sword was one
of their primary short weapons. Its length was between a long
sword and a dagger, and it had a very strong attacking ability. |
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Shang Yang's short sword
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This short sword was first invented by Shang
Yang in the period of King Xiao of the Qin state. Shang Yang
originally used it as an instrument of torture, but little by
little, it began to be used by military troops, while still
preserving some characteristics of an instrument of torture. |
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