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Han Qi surged forward, grabbing the panicked Emperor Yingzong as he tried to bolt from the ceremonial space, barking orders for the palace eunuchs to hold him fast amidst the chaos that had erupted during the grand funeral rites for Emperor…
February 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Han Qi surged forward, grabbing the panicked Emperor Yingzong as he tried to bolt from the ceremonial space, barking orders for the palace eunuchs to hold him fast amidst the chaos that had erupted during the grand funeral rites for Emperor…
Renzong snapped irritably as he reassigned Fan Zhen from Director of the Remonstrance Institute to a compiler at the Pavilion of Literary Excellence, citing his ability to write nineteen memorials in three months. The decision came after months of relentless petitions from Fan Zhen and increasing…
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Renzong snapped irritably as he reassigned Fan Zhen from Director of the Remonstrance Institute to a compiler at the Pavilion of Literary Excellence, citing his ability to write nineteen memorials in three months. The decision came after months of relentless petitions from Fan Zhen and increasing…
Nong Zhigao hurled every man into the fray, desperate to hold back the Song soldiers as the clash intensified under cover of darkness in the mountainous region.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Nong Zhigao hurled every man into the fray, desperate to hold back the Song soldiers as the clash intensified under cover of darkness in the mountainous region.
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Xia Song insisted on a closed-door trial, fueling speculation that he would manipulate the outcome to his advantage, as suspicion hung heavy in the court and whispers of his involvement in regicide grew louder.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Xia Song insisted on a closed-door trial, fueling speculation that he would manipulate the outcome to his advantage, as suspicion hung heavy in the court and whispers of his involvement in regicide grew louder.
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Ma Sui hurried to Jia's headquarters, laid out the danger in blunt terms.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Ma Sui hurried to Jia's headquarters, laid out the danger in blunt terms.
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Fan Zhongyan tapped the roster with a firm hand, pointing out the crossed-out names of idle officeholders. "These are parasites who occupy posts yet do nothing for the state," he said, his eyes scanning the room as if daring anyone to disagree. It was at dawn in the grand hall of court that this…
February 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Fan Zhongyan tapped the roster with a firm hand, pointing out the crossed-out names of idle officeholders. "These are parasites who occupy posts yet do nothing for the state," he said, his eyes scanning the room as if daring anyone to disagree. It was at dawn in the grand hall of court that this…
Liu Ping stood tall amidst the chaos, his own wounds evident on his battered head and waist, yet he refused to yield as the Western Xia army seemed endless in its numbers, their lines stretching out like a dark tide across the plain.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Liu Ping stood tall amidst the chaos, his own wounds evident on his battered head and waist, yet he refused to yield as the Western Xia army seemed endless in its numbers, their lines stretching out like a dark tide across the plain.
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Emperor Renzong dispatched envoys to Li Yuanhao with gifts, yearly payments, and honors in an attempt to mollify the Tangut threat, but Li Yuanhao, aware of his own limitations, chose to play along, diverting his main force westward and southward to challenge Uighur forces in the Hexi Corridor and…
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Emperor Renzong dispatched envoys to Li Yuanhao with gifts, yearly payments, and honors in an attempt to mollify the Tangut threat, but Li Yuanhao, aware of his own limitations, chose to play along, diverting his main force westward and southward to challenge Uighur forces in the Hexi Corridor and…
Yan Wenming stepped forward and said, "Your servant submits that this is intolerable not only in the imperial household but in any family... A wife striking her husband is an extraordinary scandal throughout the ages." At dusk, he stood before the emperor in the palace, his words weighing heavily…
February 14, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Yan Wenming stepped forward and said, "Your servant submits that this is intolerable not only in the imperial household but in any family... A wife striking her husband is an extraordinary scandal throughout the ages." At dusk, he stood before the emperor in the palace, his words weighing heavily…
Emperor Renzong attended to state affairs with tireless diligence, governing from dawn until nightfall, but he did not micromanage every corner of the realm; instead, he relied on reports and petitions from below him, demonstrating his willingness to listen and accept…
February 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Emperor Renzong attended to state affairs with tireless diligence, governing from dawn until nightfall, but he did not micromanage every corner of the realm; instead, he relied on reports and petitions from below him, demonstrating his willingness to listen and accept…
Lady Li sat quietly at her needlework, her gentle hands moving deftly as she stitched a silk brocade, unaware of the complicated fate that awaited her and the imperial court.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Lady Li sat quietly at her needlework, her gentle hands moving deftly as she stitched a silk brocade, unaware of the complicated fate that awaited her and the imperial court.
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Liu E climbed onto the rickety cart, her worn shoes scraping against the wooden slats as she settled beside Gong Mei. Before dawn, they had left their humble village behind, bound for the distant capital in search of a better life.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Liu E climbed onto the rickety cart, her worn shoes scraping against the wooden slats as she settled beside Gong Mei. Before dawn, they had left their humble village behind, bound for the distant capital in search of a better life.
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Xiang Minzhong led his guest into the kitchen, where one of the kitchen hands shook his head and said, "Everythings as usual." The official asked, "Did the chancellor order a special feast?" The hand replied, "No, only two extra dishes were prepared for your arrival, my lord. There are no other…
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Xiang Minzhong led his guest into the kitchen, where one of the kitchen hands shook his head and said, "Everythings as usual." The official asked, "Did the chancellor order a special feast?" The hand replied, "No, only two extra dishes were prepared for your arrival, my lord. There are no other…
Kou Zhun stood at the palace gate, his eyes narrowing as he watched Emperor Zhenzong's trusted advisor whisper poison into the emperor's ear, his words seeping like venom into the ruler's mind and slowly eroding Kou's own influence before…
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Kou Zhun stood at the palace gate, his eyes narrowing as he watched Emperor Zhenzong's trusted advisor whisper poison into the emperor's ear, his words seeping like venom into the ruler's mind and slowly eroding Kou's own influence before…
Yin Jilun led his men into ambush, seizing the moment when Liao discipline loosened after camp was struck. At dusk, under a sky ablaze with sunset colors, he gave the signal for the strike to come, like a pack of tigers bursting into the enemy…
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Yin Jilun led his men into ambush, seizing the moment when Liao discipline loosened after camp was struck. At dusk, under a sky ablaze with sunset colors, he gave the signal for the strike to come, like a pack of tigers bursting into the enemy…
Yuan Zuo sat alone in his chambers, avoiding the emperor's repeated invitations with claims of illness and shame, overcome by the humiliation of being treated with generosity by his younger brother whom he had once stood a chance to surpass as…
February 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Yuan Zuo sat alone in his chambers, avoiding the emperor's repeated invitations with claims of illness and shame, overcome by the humiliation of being treated with generosity by his younger brother whom he had once stood a chance to surpass as…
Wang Deyi stood motionless at the edge of the imperial court, his eyes fixed on the somber figure of Emperor Taizong as the old sovereign wept for his lost son, Yuanxi. The emperor's grief was palpable, and the weight of his decision about a successor hung heavy in the air, a constant reminder of…
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Wang Deyi stood motionless at the edge of the imperial court, his eyes fixed on the somber figure of Emperor Taizong as the old sovereign wept for his lost son, Yuanxi. The emperor's grief was palpable, and the weight of his decision about a successor hung heavy in the air, a constant reminder of…
Yang Ye led his troops into battle against the Khitan at dawn, as advisor Liu Jiye urged Liu Jiyuan to strike first and crush their forces before they became a threat to the Central Plains. The outcome of this conflict would determine the fate of Northern Han's army and the loyalty of its…
February 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Yang Ye led his troops into battle against the Khitan at dawn, as advisor Liu Jiye urged Liu Jiyuan to strike first and crush their forces before they became a threat to the Central Plains. The outcome of this conflict would determine the fate of Northern Han's army and the loyalty of its…
Zhao Yanjin climbed a rise and looked out across the plain at Mancheng, where both armies had drawn up their lines, and immediately realized that the Song force's eight separate formations would be disastrous in the open ground.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Zhao Yanjin climbed a rise and looked out across the plain at Mancheng, where both armies had drawn up their lines, and immediately realized that the Song force's eight separate formations would be disastrous in the open ground.
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Shi Jingtang sat on his throne, weighing the costs of ceding the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures to the Khitan, as the sun dipped low over the imperial palace at Kaifeng.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Shi Jingtang sat on his throne, weighing the costs of ceding the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures to the Khitan, as the sun dipped low over the imperial palace at Kaifeng.
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Chen Hongjin sprang to his feet and ran for his life as he realized the true intentions of the Hongmen Banquet, a meal planned as a trap by the old general and a fellow schemer. The yamen's corridors were soon deserted, but Chen's reputation preceded him; no one dared bar his path as he strode…
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Chen Hongjin sprang to his feet and ran for his life as he realized the true intentions of the Hongmen Banquet, a meal planned as a trap by the old general and a fellow schemer. The yamen's corridors were soon deserted, but Chen's reputation preceded him; no one dared bar his path as he strode…
Taizong returned to the palace at dusk, his expression a mixture of satisfaction and concern, as he pondered the reactions of the examinees struggling to comprehend his challenging question.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Taizong returned to the palace at dusk, his expression a mixture of satisfaction and concern, as he pondered the reactions of the examinees struggling to comprehend his challenging question.
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Emperor Taizu inspected Luoyang, the notion of moving the capital beginning to take shape in his mind as he walked its streets, noting the natural defenses that made it a more secure location than Kaifeng.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Emperor Taizu inspected Luoyang, the notion of moving the capital beginning to take shape in his mind as he walked its streets, noting the natural defenses that made it a more secure location than Kaifeng.
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Zhao Guangyi stood motionless in the shadows as hail and snow pounded against the palace eaves, their fragile sound a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing within. The future Emperor Taizong rose from his seat, betraying a look of unbearable distress, as his brother Zhao Kuangyin idly prodded the…
February 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Zhao Guangyi stood motionless in the shadows as hail and snow pounded against the palace eaves, their fragile sound a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing within. The future Emperor Taizong rose from his seat, betraying a look of unbearable distress, as his brother Zhao Kuangyin idly prodded the…
Zhao Pu arrived in Chuzhou at dusk, dispatched by the emperor to take up his duties alongside General Zhao Kuangyin, who had recently led the troops that captured the city and was now garrisoning it for the time being.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Zhao Pu arrived in Chuzhou at dusk, dispatched by the emperor to take up his duties alongside General Zhao Kuangyin, who had recently led the troops that captured the city and was now garrisoning it for the time being.
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