SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Keju

  • The Tragedy of Brotherhood: Succession Struggles in the Late Yuan Dynasty

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    Juan

    Introduction: This article recounts the late Yuan Dynasty’s fatal succession crises. Frequent coups, broken pacts, and assassinations rocked the court after Emperor Chengzong’s death. Rival princes and warlords fought for the throne, draining the empire. By the time Huizong took power, decades of chaos had doomed Mongol rule in China.

  • The Virtuous Reign of Emperor Wen of Sui [Sui & Tang]

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    Juan

    Brief: This article reviews Emperor Wen of Sui’s enlightened reign. He built Daxing as the new capital, reformed land and census systems, and established charity granaries for famine relief. He pioneered the imperial examination and the Three Departments and Six Ministries structure. His virtuous governance unified China and laid a solid foundation for prosperity.