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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Burning of Luoyang

  • The collapse of the coalition against Dong Zhuo [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    This article analyzes the rapid disintegration of the coalition against Dong Zhuo in 190 CE. It details how the initial unity of thirteen warlords at Suanzao crumbled under the weight of military defeats, dwindling supplies, and internal rivalries. While Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and retreated to Chang’an, the coalition failed to mount a decisive…

  • The true atrocity of Dong Zhuo [Three Kingdoms]

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    Rob

    Dong Zhuo is often remembered in Romance of the Three Kingdoms and historical records for his tyranny, cruelty, and arrogance—from deposing Emperor Shao to seizing power through brute force. Popular narratives frequently highlight his rivalry with Lü Bu over the maiden Diaochan, or his audacious decision to depose Emperor Xian’s predecessor.