Liar or Strategist? The extraordinary Shen Weijing of the Ming dynasty.
In an age ravaged by war, a diplomat of humble, common origins somehow managed to deceive the rulers of three nations.
Was he a fraud, or a master strategist? A hero, or a scoundrel?
Let us step into the story of one of the most extraordinary figures of the Ming Dynasty—Shen Weijing.
00:00:00 Liar or Strategist?
00:00:31 Internal strife and external threats in the Ming Dynasty; Japan invades Korea
00:01:51 Crushing defeat of the Ming army; the court posts notices to recruit talent
00:04:02 Shen Weijing’s Background
00:08:43 Shen Weijing’s psychological strategy brings 50 days of ceasefire
00:16:02 Lies bring four years of peace — was he a hero or a villain?