Zuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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The Karma Behind Failure: A Monk Reveals Why 2 Scholars Never Passed the Imperial Exam
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn Qing Dynasty China, the imperial examination was more than a test — it was the gateway to …
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The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …
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Zhang Zhidong’s Life Lessons: Wisdom, Restraint, and Reform
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Zhidong (1837-1909), courtesy name Xiaoda and literary name Xiangtao, was a prominent statesman, military leader, and one …
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National Master Zhangjia and a Lesson on Careful Speech
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhangjia Ruobiduojie, also known as Zhangjia III, was appointed by Emperor Qianlong Hongli as the National Master, an …
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A Fearless and Upright Qing Dynasty Official: Qian Feng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisQian Feng (1740-1795), courtesy name Dongzhu, also known as Yuefu, was a poet, painter, and calligrapher from Kunming, …
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When Fate Takes an Unexpected Turn: How Good and Evil Shape Your Destiny
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe thoughts you harbor — whether good or evil — shape the outcomes of the destiny you experience …
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A Life of Honor: The Righteous Deeds of Qing Dynasty Hero Jiang Jian
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …
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The Brutal Justice of a Qing Dynasty Official: Gao Zanshan’s Rise and Fall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the late Qing Dynasty, a man named Gao Zanshan served as an official. Hailing from Xiangcheng, Henan, …
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In the Qing Dynasty, a man named Zhu Qing followed in his father’s footsteps to become a doctor. …