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In the late Eastern Han dynasty, the ancient city of Chang’an suffered an unprecedented catastrophe. In 190 AD, under intense pressure from the coalition of eastern warlords led by Yuan Shao, the tyrant Dong Zhuo seized Emperor Xian and forcibly relocated the capital to Chang’an. He ordered the entire population within a 200-li radius…
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Chapter 46 contrasts societal harmony with chaos, rooted in the principle of contentment as the foundation of peace. It warns against greed and excessive desire, emphasizing that true fulfillment arises from recognizing sufficiency.