Medieval China

One Dinner Disbanded China's Armies

The emperor who solved the oldest problem in politics with dinner and wine—and doomed his dynasty in the process.

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Medieval ChinaNorthern Song DynastyEmperor Zhao KuangyinMilitary CoupPolitical PowerCourt IntrigueSuccessionFive Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period

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