Qu Yuan

Plot Synopsis

In 316 BC, the State of Qin intended to destroy the State of Chu first and then annex the other six states. Qu Yuan, who was deeply trusted by King Huai of Chu, was wholeheartedly committed to eradicating the old malpractice, strengthening the State of Chu, making it prosperous, and allying with the State of Qi to resist the State of Qin. However, the State of Qin did not hesitate to bribe the princes and nobles of the State of Chu, led by Jin Shang and Queen Nan, with a large amount of money, which left Qu Yuan isolated and caused disharmony between the king and his ministers. In addition, there were too many drawbacks in the internal affairs of the State of Chu at that time, and the nobles were corrupt. As a result, Qu Yuan was sent to the State of Qi several times. He was repeatedly reused and also demoted several times. Eventually, the State of Chu was defeated in the war against the State of Qin and the state perished. Therefore, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in 278 BC, Qu Yuan angrily threw