Antique porcelain with famille rose scroll

Author: Xia Feng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-04
Features: During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperors were tyrannical, suppressing the virtuous, trusting eunuchs, and openly selling government positions during the reigns of Emperor Heng and Emperor Ling. Wealthy individuals paid money first and then became officials, while those who couldn’t afford the full price could become officials first and pay double the original price later. Once in office, these officials would desperately exploit and oppress the people, draining them dry. The desperate commoners, struggling on the brink of death, rose up in rebellion P10. The great uprising led by Zhang Jiao dealt a heavy blow to the corrupt and dark Eastern Han Dynasty. From then on, heroes rose up, warlords fought for dominance, and the era of the Three Kingdoms was ushered in. The Three Sworn Brothers of the Peach Garden was born under this background. The Peach Garden refers to a peach grove behind Zhang Fei’s estate. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei worshipped the heavens, burned incense, and swore an oath: “Although we are of different surnames, having sworn brotherhood, we will work together in unity, rescue the destitute and support the endangered, serve the state above and bring peace to the people below. We do not seek to be born on the same day and month, but we wish to die on the same day and month.”