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The Starved: A Thousand-Mile Journey in the Late Ming Dynasty 饿殍:明末千里行
After years of disaster, the court’s harsh policies remained unchanged. Soon, corpses littered the land and rebel armies rose up everywhere. In the fifth year of the Chongzhen era, near the end of the Ming dynasty, the bandit Liang and his accomplices accepted a job from a human trafficker. Liang was to transport four little girls from Huazhou to Luoyang. The thousand-mile journey would take them through Huazhou, Wenxiang, and Shanzhou before they finally reached Luoyang. At first, Liang thought
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Passing Myself Off as a Tang: Wowing the World and Aiding Zhenguan 冒姓大唐:技惊天下助贞观
Real historical events and figures are woven into the story, bringing to life the grandeur and pulse of the Zhenguan era. From papermaking, soapmaking, and composting to water-powered machinery and improved weapons, each step faithfully recreates the Tang dynasty's path of technological innovation. Watch a tech enthusiast use “frivolous tricks and gadgets” to spar with censors, charm generals, and match wits with famous ministers, bringing a refreshingly unconventional flair to the Zhenguan cour
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