The elders or people of one's hometown, particularly referring to the folks back in the Jiangdong region; often evokes a sense of deep connection, obligation, or regret towards one's roots.
他历经风霜，最终决定回到家乡，希望能够回报多年来一直支持他的江东父老
After experiencing many hardships, he finally decided to return to his hometown, hoping to repay the elders who had supported him for years.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Chu-Han Contention, Xiang Yu led an army of 8,000 young men from Jiangdong to attack the Qin forces. They fought bravely and their power grew significantly.
However, due to Xiang Yu's arrogance and stubbornness, he ignored his subordinates' advice and acted on his own will. He was eventually surrounded by Liu Bang's Han army at Gaixia, near the Wu River.
Countless Jiangdong youth were killed. Feeling too ashamed to face the elders of Jiangdong, Xiang Yu drew his sword and committed suicide.
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