In Chinese history, it is common for concubines to exercise power, causing darkness in the court and no peace in the country, such as Empress Lu of the Han Dynasty, Empress Dugu of the Sui Dynasty, Empress Dowager Xiao of the Liao Dynasty, etc. In the Qing Dynasty, although the rules of the harem were strict and the ancestral precept that concubines were not allowed to interfere with the government was basically followed, there were still concubines who were unwilling to be left alone and "stepped forward" under specific historical conditions and became masters of controlling power and manipulating the current situation.
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The writing style of this book is very unique, the writing is concise and clear, and the historical stories are told vividly and interestingly. I especially like the part about Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang in the book. Her life is full of legend and she showed strong political wisdom in turbulent times. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the women in the harem of the Qing Dynasty. I recommend it to you!
The writing style of this book is very unique, the writing is concise and clear, and the historical stories are told vividly and interestingly. I especially like the part about Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang in the book. Her life is full of legend and she showed strong political wisdom in turbulent times. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the women in the harem of the Qing Dynasty. I recommend it to you!
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