Spring and Autumn Period: the Rise of the Five Hegemons
by Zhu Liang
About This Novel
This book uses humorous and popular language to describe the historical evolution of the Spring and Autumn Period over the past three hundred years on the basis of respecting historical facts. The ups and downs of the five hegemons, the struggle for survival of small princes and small countries, and the various aspects of life under the big background are vividly displayed on the page, showing readers a magnificent picture of the Spring and Autumn Period.
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Official(3)Scraped 20d ago
The issue of heirs is very important no matter where you are. In ancient times, it was normal to favor women of lower status in order to continue having children and for your own enjoyment. However, the real heirs must be born to wives of high status.
Xswl There must be a ruthless and treacherous minister beside a foolish king. Although the father Guo Shi next to King Zhou You was indeed ruthless. He always instigates King Zhou You to do this or that (?) This is probably the standard for a traitorous official.
Is King You of Zhou a foolish king? Yes. Undeniable. Did he do anything that was harmful to the country and the people? Does it count to be addicted to beauty and favor a treacherous minister? It seems that he didn't do anything to mobilize troops or mobilize people. Probably. It's not easy to be an emperor. He also just wants to have fun
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Official(3)Scraped 20d ago
The issue of heirs is very important no matter where you are. In ancient times, it was normal to favor women of lower status in order to continue having children and for your own enjoyment. However, the real heirs must be born to wives of high status.
Xswl There must be a ruthless and treacherous minister beside a foolish king. Although the father Guo Shi next to King Zhou You was indeed ruthless. He always instigates King Zhou You to do this or that (?) This is probably the standard for a traitorous official.
Is King You of Zhou a foolish king? Yes. Undeniable. Did he do anything that was harmful to the country and the people? Does it count to be addicted to beauty and favor a treacherous minister? It seems that he didn't do anything to mobilize troops or mobilize people. Probably. It's not easy to be an emperor. He also just wants to have fun
