In 1085, Song Shenzong died and conservative Empress Dowager Gao came to power. At this time, Sima Guang, who had been homeless for a long time, finally saw his chance, returned to capital at instigation of conservatives, attracte...
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Tang Xuanzong In beginning, only officials working in Zhengshitan were governors of three provinces, that is, Zhongshuling, Shizhong, and Shangshu Zopushe. Later, emperor sent some of his representatives to participate in it, that...
The Song Dynasty was a special dynasty in Chinese history. The economy and culture of Song Dynasty reached peak of ancient society, but political and military power was very weak. The Song Dynasty not only failed to defeat Liao Ki...
Until now, many history buffs in China cannot tell difference between Goguryeo and Goryeo, or relationship between Goguryeo and Goryeo. This article briefly talks about development from Goguryeo to Goryeo so that people can better...
The Song Dynasty (960-1276) was an economic and cultural flourishing period in ancient Chinese history. The Song Dynasty achieved a number of achievements and had a profound impact on subsequent generations. The Song Dynasty is no...
According to statistics, Northern Song Dynasty's commercial tax revenue has exceeded 7 million guan, and if government monopoly revenue is included, commercial revenue will reach 50 million guan. By contrast, commercial tax revenu...
In 1280, calendar was completed, and Kublai Khan called it "Shushi Calendar". The Shushi calendar was most perfect calendar in world at that time. This calendar has been used in China for 300 years and is longest calendar in ancie...
After fall of Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty attempted to inherit its legacy and carried out extensive canonization activities in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. However, Ming dynasty never stationed troops in Qinghai-Tibet, making this lega...
Vietnam, known in ancient times as "Jiaozhi" or "Annan", was part of Central Dynasty of Qin Dynasty. However, starting with Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Vietnam became independent and became a nation-state in Indochina peninsu...