Zhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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The Timeless Wisdom of Zuo Zongtang: 4 Powerful Life Lessons From a Qing Dynasty Hero
by Emma Luby Emma LuZuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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Empress Bian: The Virtuous Wife Who Shaped Cao Cao’s Legacy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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Xu Heng: Statesman, Educator, and Moral Exemplar in the Early Yuan Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Yuan Dynasty, founded by the Mongolian descendants of Genghis Khan, ruled China from 1271 to 1368. Kublai …
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After founding the Ming Dynasty in Nanjing, Zhu Yuanzhang appointed his son, Zhu Biao, as Crown Prince. Zhu …
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Emperor Taizong’s Reign: The Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the final years of the Sui Dynasty, chaos reigned as heroes rose across the land. With his …