Zhangjia is a title given to a religious leader similar to the Dalai Lama’s. The Seventh Zhangjia was …
qing dynasty
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An ancient saying goes: “A virtuous person is respected by all, blessed by Heaven, accompanied by fortune, shunned …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
3 Righteous Men Who Were Rewarded for Their Good Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the early years of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing army attacked and conquered Jinhua in Zhejiang Province, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Fate and Fortune: Fang Guancheng’s Guardian Angels
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the tumultuous times of the Qing Dynasty, a man named Fang Guancheng (1696-1768) from Tongcheng experienced a …
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Transforming Fate With a Kind Heart: The Story of Wei Yu in the Qing Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn a world where the line between good and evil can be as thin as a single thought, …
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During the Qing Dynasty, an older man surnamed Yin in Jixi County, Anhui Province, had a close relationship …
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The Downfall of Heshen, One of the Most Corrupt Chinese Officials to Ever Live (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAfter rising to the pinnacle of power under Emperor Qianlong, the notoriously corrupt official Heshen ultimately faced his …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Downfall of Heshen, One of the Most Corrupt Chinese Officials to Ever Live (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe tale of Heshen, remembered for being one of the richest men in history as well as one …
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In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Tang Yingzeng, who was from Pizhou, was exceptionally skilled at …
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In the ninth year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign, the highly ranked court scholar Sun Qizhan, who served as …