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This book shows the complexity and cruelty of palace coups through the description and argumentation of specific cases. It reminds me of the political struggles in history, and it's really shocking every step of the way! The characterization of the characters in the book is very good. I especially hate Jin Linggong. He does whatever it takes to get power and even assassinates the loyal minister Zhao Dun. It is really infuriating. However, I also admire Zhao Dun's loyalty and persistence. This book gave me a deeper understanding of history, and I recommend it to friends who like history.