Books That Can Expand Your Knowledge Across Different Fields and Subjects, Ideally Starting at Elementary-School Level 可以提升各个领域和学科知识的书最好是从小学
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Complete Guide to Xiao Liuren Divination 小六壬预测法全集
Origin and name: Folk Six-Ren divination goes by many names, such as Zhuge Liang's Horseback Divination and Li Chunfeng's Six-Ren Hour Divination. However, most versions in circulation are not authentic and lack a systematic framework and essential methods. 2. Core principle: Based on the theory that all things are determined at a specific moment, it captures a particular instant, usually casting a hexagram from the lunar month, day, and hour, to infer the past, present, and future of events. 3.
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- 2 Understanding Ancient Six-Line Divination in Minutes 六爻卜筮古籍秒懂 Some readers may ask, “Why do we have to study in this order? Can’t we learn the practical skills before the theory?” 😤 Of course not! Learning divination is like learning to cook. Theory is the “complete guide to ingredients and cooking principles,” while practice is “getting hands-on at the stove.” If you don’t even know what the ingredients are, how to combine them, or how to control the heat, and you jump straight into cooking a complicated dish, there’s no way it’ll taste good. It’s the sam 98Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Twenty-Four Histories Are More Interesting Than You Think 二十四史原来这么有趣 The mighty Yangtze flows east, its waves washing away heroes. The glazed tiles of the imperial palace reflect a thousand years of sunlight. These were the hands that once shook heaven and earth: Ying Zheng swung his sword to sever the chains of feudal rule; Li Shimin trampled the blood and bones of his brothers before the Xuanwu Gate; Zhao Kuangyin’s fingertips were warm as he used a cup of wine to strip his generals of their military power; Zhu Yuanzhang’s eyes were cold as frost when he had pe 2.3kReads8.8Score102Shelves
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The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版
Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl
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The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了
“Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD.
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- 6 Learning Physics with Tomatoes 跟着番茄学物理 Want to embark on a mind-bending and thrilling adventure in pursuit of knowledge? The story begins with Xiao Rui, a flippant student who hates studying. By chance, he is struck by an idea presented in the program Starry Night Exploration. The show goes beyond the surface of traditional myths to delve into their deeper meaning, suggesting that myths may have been the ancients’ unique way of exploring the unknown. This instantly inspires everyone to reconsider the myths they thought they knew. As 274Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿
I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys
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Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识
Step into one book and understand thousands of years! Lift the veil on ancient culture. This concise introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Chinese culture was compiled under the direction of Professor Wang Li, together with a host of experts. In the more than fifty years since its first publication, it has undergone four major revisions. Even today, it remains one of the most important and comprehensive basic reference works for anyone seeking to understand the face of ancient Chinese cult
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Questions and Answers from the Spirit Realm 灵界问答录
I have nearly ten thousand years of memories from my past lives, so my understanding of the Spirit Realm is fairly comprehensive. In my spare time, I write about the things I’ve encountered in those past lives: mythology, aliens, reincarnation, the heavenly eye, cultivation, liberation, destiny, changing one’s fate, the laws of the universe, the discriminating mind, karma, the Heavenly Dao, and more. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer whatever I can.
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- 10 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves
- 11 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 40Reads—Score—Shelves
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After Winning a Hundred Million, I Became My Company's Savior 中奖一个亿后，我成了公司救世主
[The rating just came out, but it'll slowly improve! No risk in getting on board!] Shen Yanshen casually bought two lottery tickets and won a hundred million. His miserable working life was over for good, and from then on he lived in a mansion and drove a Mercedes. His ex-girlfriend, who had once looked down on him for being poor, came back in tears, begging him to take her back. Shen Yanshen kicked her a hundred meters away. “Get as far away as you can. Can't you see I'm washing my wife's feet?
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- 14 After Taking a Pay Cut and Quietly Giving Up, My Boss Begged Me for Forgiveness All Night 降薪摆烂后，老板连夜跪求我原谅 After My Pay Was Cut, I Started Slacking Off. My Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Forgive Him That Very Night —Reads—Score1.1kShelves
- 15 After a Whirlwind Wedding, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work Night Shifts 闪婚后我成了富婆，还不用上夜班 After a Whirlwind Marriage, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work the Night Shift 11.3kReads—Score100Shelves
- 16 My Comatose Husband Woke Up After I Married Him to Bring Him Good Luck 植物人老公被我冲喜冲醒了 My Vegetative Husband Woke Up After I Married Him for Good Luck 2.3kReads—Score—Shelves
- 17 After Being Demoted and Quietly Giving Up, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me to Accept a Promotion 降职摆烂后，草包领导跪求我升职 After I Was Demoted and Started Slacking Off, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Promote Me 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves
- 18 During My Confinement, I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out 月子里，我赶跑了婆婆 I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out During My Postpartum Month 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 19 My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Her Grave 不听劝的婆婆归西了 My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Meet Her Maker 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Don't Want to Work Overtime? Then Get Out! I Did, So Why Is My Boss Begging Me to Come Back? 不加班就滚？真滚了，老板又跪下来求我干什么？ “If You Won't Work Overtime, Then Get Lost!” I Really Left, So Why Is the Boss Kneeling and Begging Me to Come Back? 129Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 After the Intern Was Thrust into the Role, the Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Take Over 实习生赶鸭子上架后，老板哭着跪求我上位 After the Intern Was Thrown in at the Deep End, the Boss Wept and Begged Me to Take Over 110Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流
Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and
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- 23 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 24 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—Shelves
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Setting the Trap 做局
A mastermind uses the martial world as a game board and people as pawns. Those drawn into the game are at their mercy. My grandfather was a Feng Shui master and a master schemer, yet he died after a charlatan set him up. My father was killed, my mother took her own life after being humiliated, and I ended up in prison. To avenge my family, I joined the Golden Sect and became a charlatan myself, rising to become a master strategist. I’ve set countless schemes in my life. Living schemes and deadly
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Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术
This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective…
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- 27 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Collector's Edition, Complete in Four Volumes) 中华上下五千年（珍藏版）（全套四册）
This book chronicles 5,000 years of Chinese history, from ancient times to the end of the Qing dynasty. Drawing on historical sources, it uses time as its framework and significant historical events and figures as its threads, organizing and adapting the material in accessible modern language. It covers politics, economics, culture, and other fields, presenting the development of the Chinese nation in an orderly, comprehensive way while combining knowledge, insight, and entertainment. From ancie
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Clear-Eyed in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi Tongjian 人间清醒：资治通鉴智慧
Synopsis of "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" In the long river of history, the "Zizhi Tongjian" stands like a brilliant lighthouse, illuminating a thousand years of civilization. Based on this monumental work, "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" breaks through the barriers of obscure and difficult history, turning 1,362 years of upheaval into gripping stories that reveal the mysteries of political intrigue and the wisdom of life. The boo
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Math Stories for Grades 1–6 小学1—6年级数学知识故事
Math Stories for Grades 1–6
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The Patriarch Praises Me as a Fine Immortal Seedling 祖师夸我好仙苗
Beyond the Thirty-Six Heavens, above the Nine Skies, dwell the immortals. Immortals were once ordinary people too. The only thing that holds ordinary people back is a lack of resolve. My name is Shen Xing. My life has been full of hardship since childhood. I was destined to have no parents, no wife or children, no official position, and no wealth. I was born to be pitied. People said someone like me might end up a beggar one day. But my master said my fate was one in ten thousand. Even if I beca
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- 32 This Spirit Medium Is Pretty Powerful! 这个出马仙有点强！ A piece of red cloth, three feet and three inches long. The old hall's people, the old hall's immortals. One day, when they emerge from the depths of the mountains, their names will spread far and wide! I was born in a rural village in Northeast China in the 1980s. When I was seven, a spirit medium said I was fated to suffer three calamities and eight misfortunes, and would one day become a horse-riding shaman. I didn't believe it, but hardship kept finding me. To make a living, I worked as a wa 148.7kReads9.7Score13.6kShelves
- 33 The Heaven-Ordained Spirit Medium 天命出马仙 When I was five, an old beggar showed up at our door and insisted that one day I would marry a snake as my wife... 11.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
- 34 EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 694.2kReads9.6Score146.3kShelves
- 35 The Lost Thirty Years: A History of Japan's Heisei-Era Economy 失去的三十年：平成日本经济史 This book looks back on the entire Heisei era from an economic perspective. During this era, my generation lived through the years from age 50 to 80, and together with the generation before us, helped drive the development of the Heisei era. I learned about most of the major economic figures of the Showa era only from books, and I met only a handful of them. But most of the major economic figures of the Heisei era were connected to me, directly or indirectly. In that sense, this book is not mere 2kReads9.4Score693Shelves
- 36 Zongheng 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition (52-Volume Set) 纵横30年典藏（全52册） Drawing on detailed historical sources and vivid examples, this book delves into important historical events and figures in modern and contemporary China, as well as the significance of historical and literary scholarship. Through a wealth of case studies and in-depth theoretical discussion, it paints a vivid picture of history. By organizing and studying historical and literary materials, the book aims to spread historical knowledge, foster an interest in history, and strengthen a sense of cult 231Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓
Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st
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- 38 The Sequel to Toxic Love: Please Love Me One More Time 毒爱后续【请再爱我一次】 The love potion may have worn off, but I still haven’t recovered from this story. Everything changed so quickly after Pat’s car accident that it all felt unreal, and I can’t help feeling that poor Pat deserved better. From the very beginning, she gave so much of herself so sincerely... She knew the doctor was straight, yet worked so hard to pursue her. She was already ready to give up in episode four, but the doctor begged her to stay. Then, after sleeping with her, the doctor refused to acknowl 199Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 My Lover Has Lost Her Memories 我的爱人记忆缺失 A continuation of the Thai drama Love Poison. “Pat, what do you think of this outfit?” Prem murmured to the empty air. But in her eyes, Pat was standing right in front of her, smiling as she came closer to embrace her. “P'Prem looks beautiful in everything.” Prem reached out and gently ruffled the head of the imaginary Pat twice. “P'Prem~” “I’m going to work, Pat,” Prem said softly, smiling at the empty air. The Pat in her vision nodded, her smile radiant. “Do your best, P'Prem! I’ll make you so 75Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Love Potion 爱情毒药 Love Potion 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Saving My Beloved Prem 拯救爱人prem Pat and Prem were lovers, but Prem’s parents disapproved and forced them to break up. Heartbroken, Pat went abroad to study. On the way to the airport, Pat was in a car accident. Prem’s parents lied to their daughter, telling her Pat had died in the crash. Unable to accept it, Prem suffered a mental breakdown. Three years later, PST returned from studying abroad and discovered the truth about their former lover’s mental illness. They began the difficult journey of saving the one they loved... 51Reads—Score—Shelves
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Quantum Ripples: Building a Life Amid Uncertainty 量子涟漪：在不确定中构建生活
When the alarm rings, in that instant before you open your eyes, every possible script for the day lies superimposed like a cloud of probabilities: one that is efficient and smooth, one that is chaotic and awful, and one full of surprises. Your first thought serves as the first act of "observation." Starting with the "deterministic cage" of Newtonian mechanics, this book explains why, in today's complex and rapidly changing society, we need a new philosophy that embraces uncertainty, interconnec
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A Brief History of Hong Kong (1840–1997) 香港简史（1840—1997）
Hong Kong lies in southern China, on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary, facing the South China Sea. It is part of the Lingnan region. Before 1840, Hong Kong was a small fishing village. From 1842 to 1997, it was a British colony. After the Second World War, Hong Kong’s economy and society developed rapidly. It became one of Asia’s Four Little Dragons, as well as one of the world’s wealthiest and most economically developed regions, with one of the highest standards of living. On July 1
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- 44 State-Owned Giants: Sixty Turbulent Years of the Republic's Eldest Sons 大国企：共和国“长子们”的风雨六十年 Who are they? What hardships and triumphs lie in their past? What does the future hold for them? And why are they now facing so much doubt? As a vital part of China’s economic reforms, state-owned enterprise reform has stumbled forward for more than a decade. People once had high hopes and good intentions for these enterprises, yet they seemed to stray further and further from those expectations. Today, state-owned enterprises continue to grow larger and stronger, becoming industry behemoths, b 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 45 Extraordinary Events: Firsthand Accounts 非常事端：亲历者口述实录 During the Republican era, there were countless extraordinary incidents. The oral history accounts collected in Extraordinary Incidents cover major events related to Japan’s invasion of China, offering a glimpse into the themes and trajectory of modern Chinese history. In this book, dozens of people, including Dong Wenqi, He Guoguang, Lei Fachang, Li Wenbin, Jiang Yi, Qi Shiying, Zhang Qun, He Cheng, Yoshizawa Kenkichi, Wang Yuting, Wang Tiehan, Kang Ze, Xiao Zicheng, Cai Mengjian, Liu Fei, Zho 18Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 46 Hong Kong Films: Undercover? I’ll Dig Up the Foreigners’ Entire Mineral Vein 港片：卧底？我挖穿鬼佬矿脉 In a parallel world, Li Guangyao transmigrates into the familiar setting of Hong Kong movies and obtains a magical little game: Gold Miner. Through the game, he can dig anywhere, turning buried treasures into enormous wealth. But his ambitions don't stop there. He uses these supernatural abilities to climb ever higher, rising from the lowest rung to become a player in the games of power and money. In his battles against the police and the criminal underworld, Li Guangyao displays extraordinary s 306Reads6.7Score—Shelves
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The Classic Formula Slacker 经方摸鱼派
In a nutshell, this is all about practical cases. The opening introduces the origins and characteristics of the Classical Formula School of Traditional Chinese Medicine; everything after that is devoted to real-world practice. The story is secondary. Chen Yu, a country boy, has been plagued by illness since childhood. With nowhere left to turn for treatment, he reluctantly enrolls in a school of Chinese medicine in hopes of saving himself, but the knowledge taught by its academic school of thoug
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- 48 The Road to Becoming a Master Investor 韭菜进阶之路 The author is writing from personal experience. I entered the market and opened an account in 1997, and over the years I've weathered countless ups and downs. I've endured all manner of struggles and hard lessons, and seen every sort of character the stock market has to offer. I'm now a professional investor, and occasionally write a little for fun. 161Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Detonate: Explosives, Nitrates, and the Making of the Modern World (Cape of Good Hope Series) 引爆：炸药、硝酸盐和现代世界的形成（好望角丛书） A history of explosives, and, more than that, a history of humanity's contradictions and struggles. A featured selection of the Scientific American Book Club and the History Book Club. From the dawn of civilization, people longed to harness the destructive power of fire, but it was not until the 1860s that humanity truly entered the age of explosives. With extraordinary intuition, Alfred Nobel transformed the world through his development of explosives. They made possible enormous projects that 211Reads9.3Score104Shelves
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The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义
The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la
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