political succession

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.40

    Zizhang asked, “The Book of Documents says, ‘When Gaozong was in mourning, he did not speak for three years.’ What does this mean?”The Master replied, “It was not only Gaozong – this was the practice of all ancient people. When a ruler died, all officials managed their own duties and submitted to the Chief…

  • Liu Bei takes control of Xuzhou [Three Kingdoms]

    While Cao Cao and Lü Bu waged a brutal war for control of Yanzhou, Tao Qian, the aging Governor of Xuzhou, passed away in 194 AD at the age of 63.