Tag: corruption
The Emperor’s Excess: How One Monarch’s Extravagant Lifestyle Included 36 Concubines and 2,000 Pounds...
In the era of feudalism, a satirical saying often alluded to the extent of officials' corruption: "Three years as a district governor, a hundred thousand silver snowflakes."
The Last Words of a Power: He Qing’s Final Legacy
In the twilight of his life, having foreseen his impending demise, Hoá Thân issued two secret orders, ensuring his descendants evaded the imperial pursuit.