"There were plenty of good generals, but there was only one Han Xin, the greatest pride of our nation."
It was a quote from the Records of the Grand Historian where it detailed the emperor Liu Bang's comment on the War God Han Xin, his field Marshal. Han Xin was born as an ordinary man but was able to lead Liu Bang's forces to sweep across China, and lay the foundations of the Great Han Dynasty. The records coined the term "greatest pride of our nation" that was used to describe the most valuable asset of a country.
The term was used on Han Xin, a legendary figure in Chinese history. What made Chen Fan the equal of such a legend? Since the words came out of one of the most reputable bureaucrats in the government, its credibility was what made the comment so shockingly surreal to others.
"Our leader thinks too highly of me."
Chen Fan replied humbly.
