ung at his belt。 He was terrible to look upon。
Gan Ning recognized that he had no chance of victory against such a man and did not engage Shamo Ke; but turned his steed to flee。 But as Gan Ning fled; Shamo Ke shot an arrow that pierced Gan Ning's skull。 Wounded as he was; Gan Ning rode on to Fuchikou; but there he dismounted and sat under a big tree; where he died。 On the tree were many hundreds of crows; and they gathered round the corpse as if to protect it。
'e' Gan Ning's temple on the mouth of Fuchi River is still here today。 When visitors e to pay respect; they often see crows bidding farewell to them when they leave。
The Prince of Wu was sore grieved at the news of Gan Ning's death; and had the remains buried honorably。 Moreover; he raised a temple in Fuchikou to Gan Ning's memory*。
Gan Ning was first of warriors in Wu;
With silken sails he stemmed the Great River's tide;
Right loyally he served his prince; and true;
He made two ill friends put their hate aside。
Light horse led he by night a camp to raid;
And first he warmed his soldiers with generous wine。
In his resting place the holy crows wele guests;
And fragrant incense smolders at his shrine。
This victory gave the First Ruler possession of Xiaoting。 But at the muster after the battle; Guan Xing did not appear。 Search parties were sent to find him; and they went far and wide beating the country around。
However; the dashing young soldier was only following in his father's foe。 When Guan Xing had got in among the army of Wu; he had caught sight of Pan Zhang; his especial enemy; and galloped in pursuit。 In terror; Pan Zhang took to the hills and disappeared in one of the valleys。
In seeking him; Guan Xing lost