Elegy of the Dead: Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

History never changes suddenly. All prosperity and stability come from the lessons of blood and tears in troubled times; all institutional changes come from the painful conclusion of troubled times. This short period of chaos, which has been ignored, hides the core laws of Chinese dynasty changes, and also hides the truest appearance of human nature. Next, I will use plain and straightforward words, without mentioning obscure textual research or boring historical materials, to help you fully understand this troubled time of turmoil, blood and tears. Everything officially started from the moment the Tang Dynasty came to an end...