The dynasty’s greatness owes much to its second emperor, Taizong, who helped his father, Gaozu, consolidate the new dynasty ...

Wu Zhao - noble, beautiful and well-educated - became the concubine of the elderly Emperor Taizong at the age of 14. She soon attracted the attention of the Emperor's heir, Li Zhi, who made her ...

Manchu North-east China Manchu They conquered China and founded the Qing dynasty. Han China Chinese They are the largest ethnic group in China. The previous Ming dynasty emperors were Han.