They had a good innings imo...invented gun powder, paper, walls, Jet Li, chicken Teriyaki etc etc...the world is a much better place for it but I’m afraid...it’s time to go!!
#ChinaOut
I've just noticed that the rank of one of my customers changed overnight from 'Major' to 'Lieutenant-Colonel'. I responded to this with a hearty, "Wish you joy of your advancement!" which went down doubly well as he immediately recognised the reference and confessed to being a fan of the canon.
Nice.