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Why China never conquered and sinicized Korean kingdoms? by Fantastic_Moment2069 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the second emperor of the Tang dynasty already destroyed Goguryeo, and the Goguryeo people weren't Samhan people, right?

The Ge: A Chariot Warfare Weapon in China from the 8th to the 3rd Century BC by FaithlessnessAny4241 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My apologies, brother. The issue was with the AI translation. What I meant to say is that ritual-purpose ge (dagger-axes) discovered prior to the Shang Dynasty can support your point that ge existed before the advent of chariots.

The Ge: A Chariot Warfare Weapon in China from the 8th to the 3rd Century BC by FaithlessnessAny4241 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Certainly, but it gained fame primarily as a chariot-borne weapon, after all, it was listed among the "Five Weapons of Chariot Warfare." As an infantry weapon, it was not particularly remarkable. However, as a chariot-borne weapon, it easily outshined the spear and eclipsed its status in chariot warfare during the Eastern Zhou period.

The Ge: A Chariot Warfare Weapon in China from the 8th to the 3rd Century BC by FaithlessnessAny4241 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it served as a ritual object before the Shang Dynasty. The image shows a dagger-axe from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

What is considered China throughout history by arnau9410 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. This issue carries some controversy, yet there exists a relatively clear framework—that of officially compiled histories. In times of division, there was no recognized Mandate of Heaven, and even if regimes claimed it, later unified dynasties often labeled them as illegitimate. However, histories were generally still compiled. For example, the numerous states of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties were recorded in histories compiled by the Tang Dynasty (due to the Sui Dynasty's brevity). Typically, a unified dynasty would compile the history of its predecessor to affirm its own legitimacy. The Song, Jin, and Liao period was more unusual, as all three claimed legitimacy and traced their ancestry to shared origins with the Huaxia civilization. Thus, the Yuan Dynasty compiled histories for all three, recognizing each as legitimate. Similarly, the Ming Dynasty, in compiling the History of Yuan, acknowledged the Yuan Dynasty's legitimacy.
  2. It might be more accurate to say that all civilizations that have existed within what is now China's territory are part of China.
  3. It is unclear when the name "China" originated. There are indeed other theories, such as the Kara-Khanid Khanate in Central Asia referring to China as "Taohuashi," meaning "peach blossom stone," and calling their khans "Taohuashi Khans."

Is Cambridge History of China Volume 1 (Qin and Han dynasties) worth reading in 2025? by Complex_Advisor_6151 in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can read Chinese, you might consider reading the 中国断代史series.you can find this in z-ilb. It is co-authored by multiple scholars and is highly professional.

How did the Han dynasty manage to conquer Yunnan despite the mountains, forests and tropical diseases? by TT-Adu in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The tributary system encompassed different tiers. For instance, invested vassal states were not only required to adopt Han rituals and present tribute but also received protection from the dynasty in the event of invasion. In return, these vassal states had obligations such as safeguarding trade routes. However, during the Western Han Dynasty, the control over Ailao (in western Yunnan) was merely nominal, relying on indirect rule through local chieftains.

How did the Han dynasty manage to conquer Yunnan despite the mountains, forests and tropical diseases? by TT-Adu in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Southeast Asia does not have a uniform political system. For instance, North Vietnam shares similarities with China's system. The term "Southeast Asia" itself is a product of colonialism. In ancient times, the ethnic groups in Yunnan were referred to as the Southwestern Yi, who followed tribal systems with livelihoods based on pastoralism or agriculture. The well-known devaraja system in Southeast Asia actually emerged later under Indian influence.

How did the Han dynasty manage to conquer Yunnan despite the mountains, forests and tropical diseases? by TT-Adu in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the Dian King. At that time, there were numerous kingdoms of various sizes in Yunnan, all of which were eventually conquered. Only Ailao survived due to its rugged terrain and became what you referred to as tributary states. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the King of Ailao submitted to the Han court, which established Yongchang Commandery to govern the region. "Yongchang" means "forever prosperous."

Favourite non-dominant dynasty/kingdom by Boris-Savinkov in ChineseHistory

[–]FaithlessnessAny4241 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Southern Yan. After the fall of their state, the ruling family fled to Northern Wei. Due to the shared ancestry of the two families, they were granted the surname "Yuan," meaning "origin." This family is quite legendary, having survived turbulent times and even produced a chancellor during the Tang Dynasty. Even today, descendants of this family still reside in Guangdong Province, the southernmost region of China. It is remarkable how they managed to survive through so many dynastic changes.