When Emperor Taizong of the Northern Song Dynasty toured the Wei region, a 16-year-old Kou Zhun seized the …
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Li Ji: The Legendary Tang Dynasty General Who Embodied Loyalty and Valor
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLi Ji (594-669) was a remarkable general who played a significant role in establishing the Tang Dynasty. Alongside …
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The Wisdom of Following the Natural Order: Lessons From Tang Dynasty Predictions
by Emma Luby Emma Lu“Destiny cannot be altered” essentially means “going with the flow” or following the natural order. Acting against the …
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In traditional Chinese culture, Buddhism emphasizes predestined relationships among people: between husbands and wives, relatives and friends, and …
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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 …
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Emperor Tang Taizong: A Legacy of Seeking Talent in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Tang Taizong, renowned for establishing one of the most formidable empires in history, owes much of his …
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Emperor Taizong’s Pardon: How Trust and Compassion Defined the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang …
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Learning From History: How the Ancient Chinese Responded to Plagues and Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. …
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In the palace, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty played the game of Go with Jia Yuan, one …
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The history of China spans 5,000 years, from the Xia Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. …