The Orphan of Zhao is a famous historical story in ancient China, which took place in the Jin Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period. This story depicts the tragic and touching story of the Zhao family's ** minister Tu Anjia, only one baby survived, and was finally rescued by the loyal minister Cheng Ying. 
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The Zhao family in the story is one of the three major Qing clans of the Jin Kingdom, with strong strength and influence. However, due to the power struggle during the reign of King Jing of the Jin Dynasty, Zhao Dun, the leader of the Zhao family, was framed by Tu Anjia and expelled from the Jin Kingdom. In order to sweep away dissidents, Tu Anjia decided to attack the Zhao family.
Under Tu Anjia's orders, the Zhao family was subjected to a bloody purge. All the males were killed, including newborn babies. The baby was Zhao Dun's grandson, and his name came to be known as "Zhao's Orphan".
Tu Anjia learned that another Zhao orphan had escaped, so he sent people to look around. In order to protect this orphan, the loyal minister Cheng Ying risked his life to hide him in his home. However, Tu Anjia's men found the orphan and hunted him down.
At this critical moment, Cheng Ying decided to sacrifice his son in exchange for the lives of the Zhao orphans. He brought his son to Tu Anjia, claiming that this was the orphan of the Zhao family. Tu Anjia ordered Cheng Ying's son to be killed and brought the Zhao orphans back to the palace. In the palace, the orphan of the Zhao family was rescued by a loyal palace maid and hid in the depths of the palace. In order to hide people's eyes, Cheng Ying pretended to be crazy and begged everywhere. He endured great pain and suffering, waiting for the growth and revenge of the Zhao orphans. During the years of wandering and begging, Cheng Ying has always insisted on providing food and protection for the Zhao orphans. He used his blood and tears to provide spiritual support for the Zhao orphans. In the end, with Cheng Ying's persistence and efforts, the Zhao orphan finally grew into a handsome and brave teenager. 
After learning of his origins, the Zhao orphan is determined to avenge his family. With Cheng Ying's help, he escaped from the Jin State and moved to the Chu State. In the state of Chu, he received the appreciation and support of King Zhuang of Chu, and began to actively look for opportunities to avenge his family.
Eventually, after years of hard work and preparation, the Zhao orphans finally won the war between Jin and Chu and succeeded in taking revenge. He killed Tu Anjia and other traitors and rebuilt the Zhao family's position and power. This story reflects the darkness and corruption of the society at that time, but also shows the light and beauty of human nature. It embodies the spirit of loyalty and filial piety of the Chinese nation, and also inspires the justice and courage of future generations. There are many versions and legends of the story of the Zhao orphans, among which the earliest and most authoritative are "Historical Records: The Biography of Tu'an Jialie" and "Warring States Policy: Zhao Ceyi". These historical documents record the general plot of the story and the experiences and encounters of the main characters. 
In addition, there are some literary works, plays, films, and other art forms that have adapted and interpreted the story. For example, the Yuan Dynasty opera artist Ji Junxiang created the famous play "The Great Revenge of the Zhao Orphans";The French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire also adapted this story into the book "The Ethical Principles of Chinese Philosophy";The modern film "The Orphan of Zhao" has a modern interpretation and presentation of this story.
Regardless of the form of the artwork, it draws deep thinking and inspiration from this historical story. They are a reminder of justice and conscience, and of fighting to the end in the face of darkness and oppressionAt the same time, it has also carried forward the traditional virtues and cultural spirit of the Chinese nation, and inspired generations of people to strive for freedom, peace and justice. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge