Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Rise of the “Five Marquises” With the Liang clan destroyed in 159 CE, Emperor Huan of Han finally held real power. But instead of reforming the state, he focused on consolidating his own authority – by rewarding the very men who helped him: the eunuchs.
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A Boy Emperor’s Fatal Words In 146 CE, eight-year-old Emperor Zhi of Han – bright but naive – watched as Liang Ji, his regent and uncle by marriage, ruled with unchecked arrogance. Liang Ji treated ministers like servants and issued decrees without consulting the throne.