The story revolves around Thach Sanh, a young man who lives in the forest with his mother. One day, he saves a stranger, Ly Thong, from a tiger and they become brothers. Ly Thong is a skilled martial artist and is arranged to marry the princess, but she is kidnapped by an eagle. Thach Sanh sets out to rescue her and eventually succeeds with the help of Ly Thong's mother. Meanwhile, Ly Thong and her mother are released from prison and rush to return home but are struck by lightning and die. Thach Sanh is then crowned prince and marries the princess. The story features themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the power of true love.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A person named Thach Sanh lost his parents when he was young and lived in the forest.
2. Thach Sanh met a person named Ly Thong in the forest.
3. Ly Thong and Thach Sanh became brothers.
4. Thach Sanh's mother is still alive.
5. Ly Thong has a mother who is also alive.
6. Ly Thong's mother is worried about his safety.
7. Thach Sanh and Ly Thong are going to war.
8. Ly Thong's mother tells him to wash himself clean before meeting his ancestors.
9. Ly Thong is concerned about the king's reaction to something he did.
10. Ly Thong's mother advises him to run away and hide.
11. Ly Thong's mother tells him not to come back to their home.
12. A general named Lu is introduced.
13. General Lu has lost an arm.
14. A princess is mentioned.
15. The princess has been taken away by an eagle.
16. Thach Sanh is tasked with saving the princess.
17. Thach Sanh and Ly Thong set out to save the princess.
18. They find the princess in a cave.
19. The princess is injured.
20. Thach Sanh and Ly Thong try to rescue the princess.
21. The king is mentioned, and he is planning a wedding.
22. The princess is supposed to marry someone, but she is not well.
23. A person named Ly Tong is mentioned, and the princess is looking for him.
24. Ly Thong and his mother are arrested.
25. Ly Thong and his mother die after being released.
26. Thach Sanh is crowned princess and concubine by the king.