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Securing the West and the North Upon ascending the throne, Emperor Gaozu of Tang found himself ruling a fragmented empire. Numerous warlords had declared themselves emperors, and true sovereignty required their subjugation. The immediate threat in the west was Xue Ju, the self-proclaimed emperor of Jincheng (modern Lanzhou). Although Xue Ju died of illness,…
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In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo plunged the imperial court into chaos, leaving the people in misery. Amidst the turmoil, who would step forward as a true hero? Though Cao Cao was often seen as cunning, could he rally the warlords across the land to unite against Dong Zhuo?