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Brief: This article explores Emperor Wu of Jin’s tragic legacy. He shifted from frugality to decadence, ignored warnings, and chose his intellectually unfit son Sima Zhong as heir, sidelining capable Prince Sima You. His blind faith in royal kinship planted the seeds of the devastating War of the Eight Princes and Jin’s collapse.
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Brief: This article recounts the rivalry and rewards after Jin conquered Wu. Emperor Wu honored late strategist Yang Hu, while Du Yu remained humble. A bitter dispute erupted between Wang Jun, who captured Jianye, and Wang Hun, a powerful court favorite. The emperor’s partial settlement sparked resentment, yet Wang Jun later found peace through…