The Han Dynasty's Legacy in the Southern Dynasties

The late Jin and early Song dynasties were an era of sharp contradictions and frequent wars. Yet, this very era provided a stage for many capable and valiant generals to showcase their talents. They rose to high positions through their military exploits, and once in the center of power, they consciously or unconsciously influenced the course of history.

Why launch a northern expedition instead of first quelling the internal strife? And why would the emperor, with the right to rule the country, flee first? This is simply unfeasible and violates the most basic political logic.

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I recommend an old novel about the Ten Kingdoms period, from an external website, called *Ten Kingdoms, A Thousand Beauties*, by the author Xifeng Jin. Even after four or five years, I still remember the names of the main and supporting characters. Even someone like me, who doesn't know much about the Five Dynasties history, could understand it. It's so epic and captivating that I wanted to read it a second time! 🐶

Why not establish the protagonist's legitimacy first (by eliminating his brother), instead of launching a northern expedition when the rear is unstable?

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He gave up being a proper emperor and became a warlord.

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It's available online.