Used self-deprecatingly by parents to refer to their own children, implying they are unremarkable or lack talent, similar to how Cao Cao disparaged Liu Biao's sons.
家父常说，我们这些景升豚犬，能平安健康便是最大的福气了
My father often says that for us, his unworthy offspring, being safe and healthy is the greatest blessing.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led his army to attack Sun Quan in Eastern Wu. Sun Quan personally commanded 70,000 troops to meet the challenge.
After a defeat, Cao Cao entrenched his forces north of the Yangtze River and avoided battle. Sun Quan took a small boat to personally scout Cao Cao's military camps.
Observing Sun Quan's disciplined army, Cao Cao sighed, "Sons should be like Sun Zhongmou! Liu Biao's sons are nothing but pigs and dogs."
After a month-long standoff, Cao Cao withdrew his troops and returned north.
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