Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Brief: This article tells how Emperor Huan and five eunuchs overthrew tyrant Liang Ji, the “Bullying General.” Liang Ji poisoned Emperor Zhi, murdered loyal officials, and seized absolute power. Threatened by Liang’s plot against his favorite consort, the emperor allied with eunuchs to stage a coup and end the tyranny.
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Brief: This article chronicles Eastern Han’s decline. After a eunuch coup restored Emperor Shun, eunuch clans and the Liang tyrants seized power. Zhang Gang denounced top officials as “wolves blocking the road,” yet his integrity went unrewarded. Endless tyranny and corruption fueled rebellion, dooming the dynasty.