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Dire Facts About Wanli, The Traitor Emperor

We usually remember historical figures for what they do, but what about Wanli—the emperor of China who became famous for what he didn’t do. Wanli went on strike for 15 years, leaving his country like...

December 14, 2021 Byron Fast


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