Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Sima Ascendancy and the Fall of Wei After decades of consolidating power, Sima Zhao – de facto ruler of Cao Wei – was enfeoffed as King of Jin and appointed Chancellor. Though courtiers urged him to usurp the throne, he declined, instead appointing his son Sima Yan as Deputy Chancellor, a clear signal…
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Upon his deathbed in 252 CE, Emperor Sun Quan of Eastern Wu entrusted state affairs to a coalition of regents: General-in-Chief Zhuge Ke (son of Zhuge Jin, nephew of Zhuge Liang), along with imperial clansmen Sun Hong and Sun Jun.