Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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When will spring flowers and autumn moons cease?How many past joys can I bear to recall?Last night, again, the east wind blew through my small tower – And I dared not look back toward my lost land.
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Centralizing Power and Formulating Strategy After consolidating control over the military and curbing the power of the Prime Minister – mandating that chancellors could only offer advice while final decisions rested solely with the emperor – Song Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin) secured his internal authority. Unlike his harsh treatment of potential military rivals, he adopted…