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This opera tells the story of war
between the Chu and han kings.
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What sort of a man
was the King of Chu?
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A peerless
and invincible hero. . .
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a bold and resourceful general
capable of defeating vast armies.
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But fate wasn't on his side.
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At Gaixia he was outwitted. . .
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by the Han king.
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As they prepared for battle,
Han's troops sang victory songs. . .
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because of Han's military tatics,
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the Chu armies fed in a
great panic
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had their country taken by Han.
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Even the king was weeping.
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No matter how resourceful
you are. . .
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you can't fight fate.
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The king had once been
all-powerful, but in the end. . .
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all he had left was one woman
and one horse.
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He tried to get his steed
to run away, but it wouldn't go.
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he wanted his concubine to free,
but she wouldn't.
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For the very last time, Concubine
poured wine for her king. . .
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and danced for him
with a sword. . .