#232 - Ming 21: Animal House
The History of China
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The Death of the Emperor - A Brief History of the Eunuchs
Jungda's fascination with the buddhist lamas of the tibetan schools led to his obsession. He ordered that a living buddha be brought to him in 15 15, over the vehement protests of his ministers. The eunuchs never questioned his orders or criticised his behavior. They obeyed. And then he drafted the order himself.
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