Historical Events tagged with "dong zhuo"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Lü Bu's Betrayal of Dong Zhuo
Lü Bu assassinated his adoptive father Dong Zhuo in a coup. Motivated by ambition and dissatisfaction, Lü partnered with Wang Yun, a court official, to enact the plan. The assassination happened within the capital, Luoyang, a stronghold of Dong Zhuo's power, marking a significant turning point in the power struggle during the late Eastern Han dynasty.
Continue ReadingDong Zhuo Evacuates and Destroys Luoyang
Dong Zhuo commanded his troops to evacuate Luoyang, subsequently setting the city ablaze. This decision aimed to thwart adversaries, erasing vital imperial resources and his political base. The burning marked a dramatic shift in power dynamics and highlighted Dong Zhuo's ruthless tactics during his reign as a warlord.
Continue Reading