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skilled in the use of arms。
The second son; Sima You; was mild of disposition; a filial son and a dutiful brother。 His father loved him dearly。 As Sima Shi had died without leaving sons; this youth; Sima You; was regarded as his son; to continue that line of the family。
Sima Zhao used to say: 〃The empire was really my brother's。〃
Being a prince; it was necessary for Sima Zhao to choose his heir; and he wished to name his younger son Sima You。 But Shan Tao remonstrated。
〃It is improper and infelicitous to prefer the younger;〃 said Shan Tao。
And Jia Chong; He Zeng; and Pei Xiu followed in the same strain。
〃The elder is clever; able in war; one of the most talented people in the state and popular。 With such natural advantages he has a great destiny: He was not born to serve。〃
Sima Zhao hesitated; for he was s
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