DK - China Through Time

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Zhao Kuangyin’s secretary dresses him in the imperial robe, a symbol of power. The officers toast the new emperor with wine served in jade cups.

The astrologer excitedly points to the night sky. He is persuading the men that the position of the planets indicates that Zhao Kuangyin is the rightful emperor.

The soldiers will tuck into a hearty meal of hotpot, dipping meat and vegetables into a simmering broth.

Weapon

frame

Landscape painting from the

Five Dynasties period

Imperial

bodyguard

Zhao Pu

(Zhao Kuangyin’s

secretary)

Imperial

robe

Zhao

Kuangyin

Zhao Kuangyi

(Zhao Kuangyin’s

brother)

Military

governor

Astrologer

Military

commander

Oil lamp

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