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In the turbulent year of 190 AD, as warlords across China ignited the flames of rebellion against Dong Zhuo, a quiet but pivotal moment unfolded far to the south. The Han court, under Dong Zhuo’s control, appointed Liu Biao, a member of the imperial clan and a respected scholar-official, as the new Inspector of…
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Sun Jian was a renowned figure during the Three Kingdoms period, widely regarded as one of the most formidable generals of his time. While Romance of the Three Kingdoms attributes the slaying of Hua Xiong to Guan Yu, historical records confirm that it was Sun Jian who killed Hua Xiong, a general under Dong…
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Cao Hong was one of the core clan generals under Cao Cao in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, often grouped with Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Ren as the “Four Kinship Generals of the Cao Clan.” A lifelong loyalist to Cao Cao, he was renowned for his bravery in battle and unwavering devotion…
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In the late Eastern Han dynasty, the ancient city of Chang’an suffered an unprecedented catastrophe. In 190 AD, under intense pressure from the coalition of eastern warlords led by Yuan Shao, the tyrant Dong Zhuo seized Emperor Xian and forcibly relocated the capital to Chang’an. He ordered the entire population within a 200-li radius…
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In Chapter 6 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yuan Shao organizes an alliance of 18 warlords to jointly attack Dong Zhuo. The coalition’s forces vastly outnumbered Dong Zhuo’s garrison in Luoyang, and generals like Sun Jian posed a significant threat. Consequently, Dong Zhuo chose to burn down the current capital, Luoyang, and relocate…
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In a previous article, we discussed how Dong Zhuo, under immense pressure from the coalition forces, chose to abandon Luoyang and relocate the capital to Chang’an. This retreat presented the allied warlords with a golden opportunity to launch a decisive pursuit and crush Dong Zhuo’s weakened army.
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In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, after the death of Emperor Ling, He Jin, Yuan Shao, and other high rank officials attempted to overthrow the eunuch group. However, the eunuchs preemptively struck, resulting in He Jin’s assassination. Seizing this opportunity, Dong Zhuo took control of Luoyang’s military forces and began monopolizing power.
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In the late Eastern Han period, political crises were set in motion by the controversial decision of Emperor Ling of Han (Liu Hong) to replace his elder son(the Crown prince) with the younger one. Emperor Ling had two sons: the elder son, Liu Bian (born to Empress He), and the younger son, Liu Xie…
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In the year 190 AD, Dong Zhuo deposed Emperor Shao and installed Emperor Xian, seizing absolute control of the imperial court. This act ignited outrage across the land. A coalition of eighteen warlords from the Guandong region(the region east of Hangu Pass), led by Yuan Shao as their nominal leader, formed a united army…