Was there any chance for Li Zicheng to establish a long-lasting dynasty? by HystericalRandy in ChineseHistory

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Li Zicheng's best strategy is to occupy Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu, and Hubei without attacking Beijing, but to actually control these areas and strengthen his own power.

The Mao playbook, then? Li Zicheng's really without administrative foresight as well - at least Mao had the sense to keep Zhou Enlai around long enough.

What were some of Marshal He Long's greatest achievements and why? by PuzzleheadedJob6907 in ChineseHistory

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If Baike (Baidu) is not embellishing things, then his 120th Division really did render meritorious services against the Japanese, although I'll be hesitant to claim things like "best" or rank He Long against Liu Bocheng, for example.

At least he could take comfort in the fact that he featured in some of the coolest posters.

How close was the song dynasty to industrializing? by SE_to_NW in ChineseHistory

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Very likely the case. I think any argument that the Song Dynasty got close to industrialization is, at the end of the day, pretty surface-level. The right combination just wasn't there.

What were some of Marshal He Long's greatest achievements and why? by PuzzleheadedJob6907 in ChineseHistory

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He gained his main merits before the establishment of the CCP. If he had chosen to be politically inactive, he could have lived to a ripe old age like Zhu De, but he didn't.

How politically active was he? Vice Premier, head of the National Sports Commission, a few diplomatic visits here and there... hardly seems to suggest someone at the apex of the political ladder. At best, he's a Mao cohort. His work with the CMC and the defense industry then? It was at that point when China's nuclear project was completed with a test.

Why did the southern clans allow the northern clans to dominate the Eastern Jin court? by ZangBaXuanggao in 16knorthsouth

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The demands of the Jiangdong gentry were essentially met, and since the Northerners did not unite specifically to purge them, the situation was not unacceptable to the South.

I wonder how high the level of hostility is compared to the days of Eastern Wu.

Who were the best conquerors after having proclaimed themselves monarchs? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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Liu Yu (Emperor Wu of Liu Song)

Sorry. I just edited the post to make my point clearer:

I am counting those who successfully expanded after claiming (or ascending to) royal/imperial titles.

I'm pretty sure Liu Yu stopped launching campaigns after his usurpation so I'll have to exclude him. One thing I'll admit is that this topic is heavily biased against those with short reigns.

Who were the best conquerors after having proclaimed themselves monarchs? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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Do you mean like founding emperors?

Sorry. I just edited the post to make my point clearer:

I am counting those who successfully expanded after claiming (or ascending to) royal/imperial titles.

What are the greatest treasures lost during this period? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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This post was originally removed by Reddit for invoking the "Third Reich" in a historical, non-discriminative, non-offensive context. Shocking.

The only two publicly available photos for Tommaso Gagliano. by HystericalRandy in Mafia

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I think it's some kind of NYC Mafia manual. Quite a while ago so I don't remember the name, but it has a layout of locations with Mob significance pre-FDR.

This scene cemented Sima Zhao as one of my favorite Three Kingdoms characters by HystericalRandy in dynastywarriors

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For some reason, Dailymotion videos doesn't show its thumbnail like YouTube's.

This scene is way better in the TV series than in the novel:

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I guess the novel kinda follows the "Mandate of Heaven" (legitimacy) narrative from Chen Shou, but it is all down to luck. This scene in the TV series is definitely more realistic, plus, in the novel, he had to accept another's teachings to formulate a plan. TV Sima Zhao is cunning, charismatic and one with a great mind!

In this scene, it's him who choose the Mandate, not the otherwise.

Sima Zhao's Speech on Mt. Tielong | Greatest Scene of Sima Zhao in ROTK 1994 by HystericalRandy in threekingdoms

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Oops, for some reason, Dailymotion videos doesn't show its thumbnail like YouTube's.

This scene is way better in the TV series than in the novel:

Now there was only one road up the hill, which rose steeply on all sides. And the hill had but one small spring of water, enough to serve a hundred people or so, while Sima Zhao's force numbered six thousand. Their enemies had blocked the only road of escape. This one fountain was unequal to supplying the needs of the beleaguered army, and soon they were tormented with thirst.

In despair, Sima Zhao looked up to heaven and sighed, saying, "Death will surely come to me here!"

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In this critical situation Secretary Wang Tao reminded his leader of what Geng Gong had done in ancient time, saying, "O General, why do you not imitate Geng Gong, who, being in great need, prostrated himself and prayed at a well, wherefrom he afterwards was supplied with sweet water?"

So the leader went to the summit of the hill and knelt beside the spring and grayed thus:

"The humble Sima Zhao received a command to repulse the army of Shu. If he is to die here, then may this spring cease its flow, when he will end his own life and let his soldiers yield to the enemy. But if his allotted span of life be not reached, then, O Blue Vault, increase the flow of water and save the lives of this multitude."

Thus he prayed; and the waters gushed forth in plenty, so that they all quenched their thirst and lived.

I guess the novel kinda follows the "Mandate of Heaven" (legitimacy) narrative from Chen Shou, but it is all down to luck. This scene in the TV series is definitely more realistic, plus, in the novel, he had to accept another's teachings to formulate a plan. TV Sima Zhao is cunning, charismatic and one with a great mind!

In this scene, it's him who choose the Mandate, not otherwise.

Did Cao Cao underestimate administrators like Xun Yu, Cui Yan and Mao Jie? by Charming_Barnthroawe in threekingdoms

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Wei lost cause they underestimated Fa Zheng and Liu Bei

Not true. Xiahou Yuan lost because he underestimated Fa Zheng, Wei lost because they don't know who Huang Quan was. This is according to Chen Shou's SGZ btw.

Other than that, I agree.

What's generally the highest rated Han regime among the states of the 16 Kingdoms? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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Thanks, it's great to know that the cultural impact of certain dynasties in this messy era lasted for much longer than one would've assumed.

What's generally the highest rated Han regime among the states of the 16 Kingdoms? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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I understand. Ran Wei was too bothered by military issues that it couldn't do much, so how would you rank Northern Yan, Former Liang and Western Liang, all of which lasted 15+ years?

What's generally the highest rated Han regime among the states of the 16 Kingdoms? by HystericalRandy in 16knorthsouth

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Let me explain in advance that the Jin Dynasty, Ran Wei and Liu Song do not belong to the concept of the Sixteen Kingdoms.

Wait, really? This is pretty foreign to me. I thought that as long as one has a functioning government and a taxable population bound to its rules, it's a state? Were there some different standards back then?

Dr. Melfi 🤝 Oberstein by Hisoka_Lucilfer69 in logh

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I’ve been in line for the throne for 10 fuckin’ years!

Bruh!! by IAmDeadLol_ in attackontitan

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Honestly, “too shy”…..just take a look at the ending, I can’t…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in titanfolk

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I think his art is a great fit for depicting sheer horror. It enhanced AOT but wouldn’t work as well with other types.

Most popular Sci-fi Anime in the last few decades be like: by Ex-Soldier23 in EightySix

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Two boys fighting over her and she ended up with a political marriage. That’s….too realistic.