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China"s Living Legends

China"s Living Legends

Welcome to "China"s Living Legends" your gateway to the enchanting world of Chinese stories, legendary heroes, and the art of martial combat. Dive into captivating tales that blend ancient myths with the rich history of Chinese martial arts. From epic battles and courageous warriors to the wisdom of historical figures, our channel explores the fascinating intersections of folklore and history.

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00:22:12

Why Ancient China's Highest Honor Became Worth Less...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/30

Imagine earning a Nobel Prize by buying it at Walmart for $5.That's what happened to ancient China's noble titles.Under the Qin Dynasty, titles were rare honors—you needed to kill enemies in battle or donate massive amounts of grain during a famine.Under the Han Dynasty? Titles became so cheap and common, they were basically worthless paper.https://youtu.be/HR_3v6BfgdI

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00:26:40

The 1,000-Year Paradox: Why China's Empires Were...

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2025/11/28

A single tax law survived the fall of four dynasties and defined China for a millennium. But the system was built on a lie, fueled by paradox, and required constant, brutal adjustment.This is a deep dive into the unseen institutional core of Imperial China, tracing the evolution of its land, labor, and fiscal systems from the chaos of the post-Han era to the stability of the Ming.We unpack the three foundational pillars that held the empire together—and the catastrophic failures that forced their

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00:23:07

The 1,000-Year Paradox: Why China's Empires Were...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/27

A single tax law survived the fall of four dynasties and defined China for a millennium. But the system was built on a lie, fueled by paradox, and required constant, brutal adjustment.This is a deep dive into the unseen institutional core of Imperial China, tracing the evolution of its land, labor, and fiscal systems from the chaos of the post-Han era to the stability of the Ming.We unpack the three foundational pillars that held the empire together—and the catastrophic failures that forced their

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00:24:25

The 1,000-Year Paradox: Why China's Empires Were...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/26

A single tax law survived the fall of four dynasties and defined China for a millennium. But the system was built on a lie, fueled by paradox, and required constant, brutal adjustment.This is a deep dive into the unseen institutional core of Imperial China, tracing the evolution of its land, labor, and fiscal systems from the chaos of the post-Han era to the stability of the Ming.We unpack the three foundational pillars that held the empire together—and the catastrophic failures that forced their

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00:23:39

The 1,000-Year Paradox: Why China's Empires Were...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/25

A single tax law survived the fall of four dynasties and defined China for a millennium. But the system was built on a lie, fueled by paradox, and required constant, brutal adjustment.This is a deep dive into the unseen institutional core of Imperial China, tracing the evolution of its land, labor, and fiscal systems from the chaos of the post-Han era to the stability of the Ming.We unpack the three foundational pillars that held the empire together—and the catastrophic failures that forced their

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00:21:54

Why Accepting Free Land Started the War That Killed...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/20

Free land. Sounds good, right?Wrong.When the small state of Han suddenly gave strategic territory to Zhao instead of Qin, it triggered a diplomatic explosion that ended with 400,000 people buried alive.This is the story of how one "gift" became the deadliest trap in ancient Chinese history.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎯 ZHAO'S IMPOSSIBLE CHOICEThe Debate Inside Zhao's Court:Option 1: Refuse the Land- Advisor's Warning: "It's a trap. Han is shifting trouble to us."-

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00:15:46

Why Ancient Workers Could Buy Homes in 2 Years (Then...

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2025/11/15

Imagine buying a house with just 2 years of salary.That was real in ancient China—during the Han Dynasty.Then it got worse. Way worse.Tang Dynasty: 30 years for a government official.Song Dynasty: 100+ years for an ordinary worker.Ming Dynasty: Prices crashed (finally).Qing Dynasty: Back to unaffordable again.This is the 2,000-year story of how housing went from dream to nightmare—and back again.https://youtu.be/f6no-n-4pQE

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00:28:31

How One State Killed 1.5 Million People (And Got...

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2025/11/13

1.5 million people beheaded. By one state. In 100 years.Sounds impossible, right? Historians thought so too.But ancient Qin State actually did it—and we have the receipts.This is the story of history's most efficient killing machine, and the insane incentive system that made it work.⚔️ THE NUMBERS- Total enemy heads taken by Qin: 1.5+ million- Battle of Changping alone: 400,000 killed- Time period: ~100 years during Warring States- Method: Decapitation for military merit- Reward: One head = one

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00:26:37

Aristocrats vs Scholars: The Birth of China’s...

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2025/11/08

For centuries, China's aristocracy held absolute power through nepotism and family connections. Then came a radical system that changed everything—the Imperial Exam.In this episode, we explore how a single innovation dismantled centuries of aristocratic control and transformed society. We trace three pivotal talent selection methods:The Recommendation System → Corrupt patronage, where connections mattered more than ability The Nine-Rank System → Aristocratic gatekeeping that locked ordinary

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00:35:32

Han Didn't Fall—It Got Cancer: When the 1% Killed an...

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2025/11/06

Rome fell. China reunified. Why?The answer isn't about barbarians, military strength, or Confucian values. It's about money—specifically, who controlled the land, taxes, and people.After both empires collapsed, a powerful aristocratic class emerged in each civilization. In Rome, they won. In China, the state fought back—and won.This is the story of China's "Wealth War" against its own 1%.⚔️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The Deep State Problem How aristocratic clans (Shih-zoo 士族) controlled 80%+ of China's land,

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00:26:33

China’s First Economic War: State Control vs Free Market

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/11/02

Two sides. One debate. 2,000 years of consequences.In 81 BC, Confucian scholars faced off against Finance Minister Sang Hongyang in ancient China's most consequential economic debate. The question: Should the state control key industries, or should the people be free to trade?The scholars won the argument—but lost the policy battle.Their ideas became official ideology. Sang Hongyang's state monopolies became the crisis toolbox. And for the next 2,000 years, every Chinese dynasty flip-flopped

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01:13:28

How China Taxed Its Way to Power — and Almost...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/10/28

For 500 years, ancient China tried every fiscal system — from brutal control under Shang Yang to desperate reforms under the Han. This is how taxation built, ruled, and nearly destroyed empires.Ancient China tried everything—from Shang Yang's iron-fisted control to the Han Dynasty's desperate tax relief. This is the story of how empires learn the hard way that fiscal policy isn't just about collecting money—it's about survival.⚔️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Part 1 - Shang Yang's System

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00:23:51

The 'Blank Year' Strategy That Killed 400,000 |...

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2025/10/24

Everyone blames the general. But 400,000 soldiers didn't die because of bad leadership - they died because one side had Amazon, and the other had a corner store.The Battle of Changping (260 BC) wasn't just another ancient war. It was a masterclass in how superior logistics, diplomatic isolation, and strategic patience can turn courage into a death sentence.🎯 What You'll Learn:- Why Qin spent a mysterious "blank year" before the final battle- How Qin's supply chain worked

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01:47:56

The Reformer Who Died by His Own Law

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/10/18

Shang Yang is one of the most controversial figures in Chinese history. He transformed the marginalized state of Qin into an invincible war machine, ultimately enabling it to unify all of China.But why was this "genius" architect ultimately devoured by the very system he created, meeting a gruesome end by being "torn apart by chariots"?This video dives deep into the true story of Shang Yang's reforms, dismantling the popular "comeback" myth of the Qin state. We will

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00:22:42

Ancient China's "Gentlemen's Rules" of War | When...

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2025/10/17

During Spring and Autumn Period, war wasn’t just about victory — it was about virtue.This episode explores how ancient Chinese aristocrats turned the battlefield into a stage for honor, ritual, and hierarchy.From the Battle of An to Yen-ling, noble warriors followed strict rules:Not to shoot a fleeing nobleman 🏹To exchange ritual gifts with captured rulers 🎁To fight with chariots as a symbol of rank and civilization 🚩But when facing the “barbaric” Jung and Ti tribes, all courtesy vanished —

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00:28:10

The Siege That Changed China: How Jinyang Led to the...

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2025/10/12

The Battle of Jinyang marked the end of China’s Spring and Autumn Period and the rise of the Warring States. This episode explores how ancient historians and modern scholars interpreted this turning point in Chinese history.From the Zuo Zhuan’s cryptic final entry—designed to emphasize a deadly feud within the Jin aristocracy—to Sima Guang’s Zizhi Tongjian, which turned the story into a moral lesson that “virtue outweighs talent,” each account reveals a different layer of meaning.Yet behind these

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01:53:19

The Ruthless Genius of Emperor Taizong: How One...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/10/10

🏛️ The shocking true story of Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong): the prince who murdered his brothers at the Xuanwu Gate to seize the throne—and became one of China's greatest emperors.📚 This 2-hour documentary covers:- The brutal power struggle that defined the Tang Dynasty- The Xuanwu Gate Incident: fratricide and survival- How Taizong created China's Golden Age- His complex legacy: tyrant or visionary?⏱️ Chapter Preview00:00:17 - Introduction: The Paradox of a Sage King 圣君的悖论00:02:54 - The Warrior

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00:16:47

How One Farmer's Field Sparked a 1,000-Year War.

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/10/09

In 594 BC, the small state of Lu introduced the world’s first land-based tax—a reform that would reshape Chinese civilization for 2,000 years.This wasn’t just about revenue. It was about turning unmotivated farmers into productivity machines, and creating the foundation for the world’s longest-lasting empire.👉 In this video:How feudal “public fields” failed farmersThe bold reform that made land personalWhy China solved taxation 1,000 years before EuropeThe surprising lessons for today’s

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00:44:11

Betrayed! The Tragic End of General Meng Tian

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/09/28

What if a legendary general's greatest crime wasn't treason, but a forbidden act against the Earth itself? This is the bizarre and tragic story of Meng Tian, the architect of the Great Wall, whose final words pointed not to his enemies, but to a mysterious sin...This is the epic story of Meng Tian, the brilliant architect and military commander of the Qin Dynasty. Tasked with defending the newly unified empire from the constant threat of the nomadic Xiongnu warriors, Meng Tian didn't

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00:50:06

How China’s Imperial Exam Created the World’s First...

China"s Living Legends ·

2025/09/17

What if your future didn’t depend on your family name—but on one brutal exam?For over 1,300 years, China’s Imperial Examination system promised to turn peasants into officials and redefined what power meant in one of the world’s greatest civilizations.In this feature-length documentary, discover the epic rise and fall of the world’s first meritocracy—a system that shaped dynasties, transformed politics, and left behind a paradox that still echoes today.Chapters:The Birth of Meritocracy – How

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