Liu Bei's Sugarcane

Liu Bei, the founding emperor of Shu Han, was always known for his benevolence and deep affection. In private, he was also a very approachable elder. One time, Liu Bei was resting in the garden and saw the children of several generals playing on the ground. He excitedly joined them. He took some sugarcane from a nearby fruit stand and distributed it to the children. In a burst of enthusiasm, he used the sugarcane as a wooden sword and played a 'sword fighting game' with the children on the grass. Liu Bei deliberately pretended to be defeated and fell to the ground, making the children laugh heartily. This warm laughter filled the solemn barracks courtyard with a rare sense of home and warmth.