In ancient China’s governance system, local officials could only exercise authority within their territories. Once they crossed the boundaries of their jurisdiction, they had no permission to handle cases beyond their region. An exemplary official in Jiangyin When Emperor Luzong of the Tang Dynasty had just ascended the throne, Zhao He served as the county ...
Wang Wei (701-761) was a renowned poet of the Tang Dynasty. Beyond his poetic prowess, he was an expert in music, painting, and calligraphy. As a child, he was not only bright, but he also possessed a strong sense of justice. A melon mystery in the neighborhood Near Wang Wei’s home lived an elderly man ...
Emperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. Li Shimin was an excellent emperor. He created the golden age of the Tang Dynasty, a grand era when nations worldwide came to pay their respects. This epoch is ...
According to Tang Que Shi, during the reign of Emperor De Zong of the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Li Ao whose radical and straightforward character led to his offending Prime Minister Li Fengji. Consequently, Li Ao was demoted from the central Department of State Affairs and sent to a remote region, Luzhou, ...
During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Xian was appointed the Governor and Inspector of Runzhou and the Chief Censor of Jiangdong Circuit. Considering himself to be of a prestigious and well-known noble family, he began searching for a suitable son-in-law for his daughter. However, after observing several prominent candidates, he found them unsuitable and without integrity, ...
The art of coconut shell carving is a traditional art form that involves the creation of intricate designs using coconuts as the primary material. It has its roots in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and some areas in South America. In most Southeast Asian countries, coconut shell carving goes back to the 13th century. But ...
The recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. Yet, in the long annals of Chinese history, numerous accounts exist of plagues and other calamities of similar scale. These instances from antiquity provide us with invaluable insights into how emperors and common folk alike managed to ...
Time is ever-changing, as are the states of affairs in the world. Battles and rebellions seemingly become inevitable as a dynasty enters its decline. However, the key figures playing crucial roles in these turbulent times — the generals and the ministers — seem to be chosen by destiny. Such was the case involving Zhang Jun. ...
What kind of friendship can be regarded as true friendship? We all know that interpersonal relationships can be complicated, but not all people we call friends are necessarily so. For example, partners in the business world are usually together, but according to Zhuangzi’s standards, this is not considered true friendship but rather a partnership. Zhuangzi’s ...
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a merchant named Liu Hongjing whose ancestors had lived between the Huai River and the sea for generations. He was always virtuous, but never boasted, so people didn’t know about him. Although his family was very wealthy, he did not resent when others took advantage of him, and he ...
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