SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

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  • Han Feizi – Chapter 4.2

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    Juan

    In ancient times, the fall of King Zhou of Shang and the decline of the Zhou royal house both resulted from excessive power held by feudal lords. The partition of Jin and the usurpation of Qi were both caused by ministers growing too wealthy and powerful. The regicides in Yan and Song all followed…

  • The unstoppable rise of Dong Zhuo [Three Kingdoms]

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    Juan

    In the late Eastern Han dynasty, imperial power had weakened dramatically. Eunuchs and imperial relatives held real authority, while regional warlords began to assert their independence. After the suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion(Yellow Scarves Uprising), the entire social order was on the brink of collapse.