Tao Yuanming

“ There were people walking back and forth, busying themselves with planting crops. The clothing of the men and women was just like those of the ones outside. Old and young alike seemed happy and contented. When they saw the fisherman, they were all shocked and asked him where he had come from. He answered each and every one of their questions. They brought him home with them, setting out wine, killing chickens, and preparing food in his honor. When the other villagers heard about the fisherman, they all came to ask him about where he had come from. ”

“ As the fisherman told them in great detail the news from the outside world, they all sighed with regret. More people invited him to their homes to drink and eat. He stayed on for a few more days before taking his leave. As he was departing, some of them said to him, "No need to tell outsiders about us."
He then left and found his boat, retracing his path and putting up markers as he went. When he arrived at the Commandery headquarters, he paid a formal visit to the Commandery governor and told him what had happened. ”

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