China: Carving of Xia Zhao, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY ). Xia Zhao was a minor character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. A doctor and junior minister in the court of King Zhou of Shang, he attempted to kill King Zhou to avenge the execution of the beloved Vice Prime Minister Bi Gan. He failed and was killed himself.

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