However, the Rat jumped towards the finish line and landed right before the Heavenly Emperor. In the morning, while the sun was still shy of showing its rays, the Dog, Monkey, Pig, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Rabbit, Rooster, Goat, and Horse rushed to the Heavenly Emperor. Unfortunately, the Ox didn't realize that the Rat had hitchhiked and continued his journey as normal. The Rat saw the Ox on his journey and because he is cunning, hitched a ride on the Oxso he could get there first. He realized that he could not walk or run quickly, so he had to work harder than the other animals. However,there was one animal that had already left for the Heavenly Emperor's place that very night: the Ox. "We have to get to the Heavenly Emperor's place the day after tomorrow," said the Rat to the Cat, even though all the animals would b gathering at the race location the very next day.Īll of the animals preparedthemselves by resting early so they would have enough energy for the race. The cunning Rat knew how lazy the cat was, and told the cat about the race, but gave him the wrong time. This was their chance to become a general!However, there was one animal that didn’t hear the news, as it was fast asleep: the Cat. This news was carried far and wide across all corners of the country.Īll of the animals were excited and enthusiastic. All animals across the land could participate in a race, and the winners (from first to 12th) would be made generals by the Jade Emperor. Legend has it that one day the Heavenly Emperor announced a contest to be held in the new year.
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