Absurd Historical Scenes: An Authentic Record of Superstition in the Beiyang Officialdom

Author: Liu Bingrong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Many warlords and political figures during the Beiyang period believed in superstitions. When facing major events in politics, military affairs, or daily life, or when making significant decisions, they often relied on activities like Feng Shui divination, (Ba Zi) astrology, and fortune-telling. This book recounts the absurd stories of these warlords and political figures. Although these stories are not part of official history, they are not purely fictional either; they are all based on factual evidence. By reading this book, readers can gain insight into the conflicts among various interest groups during the Beiyang period and the other side of the spiritual world of warlords and politicians, while also being warned about the absurdity and emptiness of such superstitions in modern times.