The reign of Emperor Xian was marked by the rebellion of the Yellow Turbans, who shook the empire to its foundations. Though the rebellion was put down, the Emperor’s authority weakened, and powerful ministers seized control. Among them, Dong Zhuo was especially cruel and arrogant. The court officials conspired against him, and Wang Yun devised a plan using the beautiful Diaochan to set Dong Zhuo against his foster son, Lü Bu, who then slew the tyrant. But chaos persisted. The Yellow Scarves reb

From Soldier to the Destroyer of the Tang Empire:An Lushan Was Groomed into a Rebel King by Xuanzong