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By 189 CE the Han Dynasty was falling into ruin. A series of events involving rebellions, court intrigue, and natural disasters saw to the weakening of central power. The Emperors were puppets to the eunuchs and court officials. In this year Emperor Ling fell ill and died leaving two young sons, Liu Xie and Liu Bian. Both fathered by Emperor Ling but to two different mothers, Empress Dong and Empress He respectively. However before the Emperor’s death in 189 the land was well into turmoil. Epidemics spread through the land leaving death behind. Brigands and charlatans took advantage of the […]
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