The Mechanism Puppet Master

As the old dynasty waned and the new one rose, ten years of bloody battles brought the dragon to the throne. The duke's mansion overflowed with officials, and a thousand cavalry rode in his train to the grand hall. What extravagant splendor! His children and grandchildren basked in glory. What extravagant splendor! His descendants received every honor. Gold, silver, jade, and precious stones were spent freely; such pleasures would never rise again for a hundred years. Pity the great houses that had endured through so many dynasties... Yet a noble son was born in the dying age...