The Great Liang dynasty is fictional, with a centralized government similar to those of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The imperial examination system is well established, and civil officials are valued more than military ones. The court is divided into three factions: reformers from humble backgrounds, conservative aristocratic families, and eunuchs and imperial relatives. The emperor ascended the throne at a young age, while the empress dowager and aristocratic families constrain his authority.
