Yang Jun

The Tragedy of the Sui Father and Sons [Sui & Tang]

March 24, 2026

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Juan

Brief: This article tells the tragic family drama of Emperor Wen of Sui. His frugal rule clashed with his sons’ excesses: Prince Yang Jun died in disgrace, Crown Prince Yang Yong was deposed, and Prince Yang Xiu was framed. The cunning Yang Guang deceived his way to the throne, setting the stage for the…
One Hundred Days of Blood: The Collapse of Jin Authority and the Onset of Princely Carnage [Jin & Southern-Northern Dynasties]

March 15, 2026

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Juan

Brief: This article recounts the 100-day bloodbath that toppled Western Jin. After Emperor Wu’s death, Yang Jun seized regency, only to be killed by Empress Jia and Prince Sima Wei. Jia then betrayed Wei, executing him and eliminating rivals. This ruthless power struggle opened the door to the catastrophic War of the Eight Princes.