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The Collapse of Later Zhao and the Rise of Chaos After Shi Le died in 333 CE, his son Shi Hong briefly succeeded him – but real power lay with his ruthless nephew, Shi Hu. A seasoned general with a loyal army, Shi Hu forced Shi Hong to abdicate within two years. Declaring himself…
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Xie Xuan (343–388 CE), courtesy name Youdu, was a native of Yangxia, Chen Commandery (modern-day Taikang, Henan). He was the nephew of the eminent statesman Xie An.