Kaiser Xuanzong aus der Tang-Dynastie hatte 5000 (in Worten fünftausend) Chow Chows. 5000! 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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August 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Kaiser Xuanzong aus der Tang-Dynastie hatte 5000 (in Worten fünftausend) Chow Chows. 5000! 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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Qin wasn't the only Chinese emperor to die of mercury poisoning and/or eunuch schemes.
Xuanzong, of the later Tang Dynasty, used to take cinnabar (mercury ore) as a medicine
Xuanzong, of the later Tang Dynasty, used to take cinnabar (mercury ore) as a medicine
April 4, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Qin wasn't the only Chinese emperor to die of mercury poisoning and/or eunuch schemes.
Xuanzong, of the later Tang Dynasty, used to take cinnabar (mercury ore) as a medicine
Xuanzong, of the later Tang Dynasty, used to take cinnabar (mercury ore) as a medicine
my wet fantasy i'm living the life of a young wenxue daizhao during the early reign of xuanzong
February 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM
my wet fantasy i'm living the life of a young wenxue daizhao during the early reign of xuanzong
of course Stupider Xuánzong and Stupider Li Linfu need a Stupider Yang Guifei to go along with them
April 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
of course Stupider Xuánzong and Stupider Li Linfu need a Stupider Yang Guifei to go along with them
*Tang Xuanzong enters the chat*
August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM
*Tang Xuanzong enters the chat*
tells that Emperor Xuanzong saw a tiny Daoist walking across a stick of ink and rebuked him as an insect. The figure bowed and replied: “I am the Black Pine Messenger(墨之精黑松使者), spirit of ink’s essence.” From then on, each brushstroke became more than writing. 2/2
May 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
tells that Emperor Xuanzong saw a tiny Daoist walking across a stick of ink and rebuked him as an insect. The figure bowed and replied: “I am the Black Pine Messenger(墨之精黑松使者), spirit of ink’s essence.” From then on, each brushstroke became more than writing. 2/2
Yang Guifei (楊貴妃), born Yang Yuhuan, was the Tang emperor’s most cherished consort and one of China’s Four Beauties, praised as the “flower that shames all others.” Her love story with Emperor Xuanzong, however, turned tragic during the An Lushan Rebellion. 1/2
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September 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Yang Guifei (楊貴妃), born Yang Yuhuan, was the Tang emperor’s most cherished consort and one of China’s Four Beauties, praised as the “flower that shames all others.” Her love story with Emperor Xuanzong, however, turned tragic during the An Lushan Rebellion. 1/2
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Yang Guifei (楊貴妃), born Yang Yuhuan, became the Tang court’s most beloved consort and one of China’s Four Beauties, famed as the woman whose beauty “shamed the flowers.” Yet her legend blooms in sorrow. Her romance with Emperor Xuanzong unraveled 1/2
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June 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Yang Guifei (楊貴妃), born Yang Yuhuan, became the Tang court’s most beloved consort and one of China’s Four Beauties, famed as the woman whose beauty “shamed the flowers.” Yet her legend blooms in sorrow. Her romance with Emperor Xuanzong unraveled 1/2
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"Riding a donkey while reading scriptures," stems from his adventures. Invited to the palace by Emperor Xuanzong, he declined a royal marriage and returned to the mountains, where he is said to have ascended to immortality.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"Riding a donkey while reading scriptures," stems from his adventures. Invited to the palace by Emperor Xuanzong, he declined a royal marriage and returned to the mountains, where he is said to have ascended to immortality.
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In Chinese #mythology, bearded, fierce, and uncompromising, Zhong Kui stands at the threshold between order and chaos.
In a Tang court dream, Emperor Xuanzong watched a petty ghost steal from him, until a towering spirit crushed the thief and swallowed his eyes. “I am Zhong Kui,” 1/2
In a Tang court dream, Emperor Xuanzong watched a petty ghost steal from him, until a towering spirit crushed the thief and swallowed his eyes. “I am Zhong Kui,” 1/2
March 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In Chinese #mythology, bearded, fierce, and uncompromising, Zhong Kui stands at the threshold between order and chaos.
In a Tang court dream, Emperor Xuanzong watched a petty ghost steal from him, until a towering spirit crushed the thief and swallowed his eyes. “I am Zhong Kui,” 1/2
In a Tang court dream, Emperor Xuanzong watched a petty ghost steal from him, until a towering spirit crushed the thief and swallowed his eyes. “I am Zhong Kui,” 1/2
The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) painting Yang Guifei Mounting a Horse by Qian Xuan captures Emperor Xuanzong watching his beloved concubine, Yang Yuhuan, gracefully assisted onto her saddle by two maids. Reflecting Tang Dynasty (618–907) ideals, it celebrates the beauty of plump yet elegant forms.
January 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) painting Yang Guifei Mounting a Horse by Qian Xuan captures Emperor Xuanzong watching his beloved concubine, Yang Yuhuan, gracefully assisted onto her saddle by two maids. Reflecting Tang Dynasty (618–907) ideals, it celebrates the beauty of plump yet elegant forms.
Zhong Kui, the fierce demon-queller of Chinese lore, guards homes and drives away evil. Tang Emperor Xuanzong once dreamed of a ghost stealing from him—only to see a bearded spirit devour the thief’s eyes. The spirit named himself Zhong Kui, a scholar who died in shame after being rejected for 1/2
May 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Zhong Kui, the fierce demon-queller of Chinese lore, guards homes and drives away evil. Tang Emperor Xuanzong once dreamed of a ghost stealing from him—only to see a bearded spirit devour the thief’s eyes. The spirit named himself Zhong Kui, a scholar who died in shame after being rejected for 1/2
wisdom and jest. The saying “riding a donkey while reading scriptures” captures his paradox: movement with reflection, rebellion with faith. When Emperor Xuanzong summoned him for glory and marriage, Zhang vanished instead into the mountains, choosing the freedom of the Dao over imperial chains.2/2
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
wisdom and jest. The saying “riding a donkey while reading scriptures” captures his paradox: movement with reflection, rebellion with faith. When Emperor Xuanzong summoned him for glory and marriage, Zhang vanished instead into the mountains, choosing the freedom of the Dao over imperial chains.2/2
the emperor to distraction. Pressured by mutinous soldiers, Xuanzong reluctantly ordered her death at Mawei Station. 2/2
🎨 吳聲、於水《長恨歌詩意圖》, 1984
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🎨 吳聲、於水《長恨歌詩意圖》, 1984
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December 9, 2024 at 6:14 PM
the emperor to distraction. Pressured by mutinous soldiers, Xuanzong reluctantly ordered her death at Mawei Station. 2/2
🎨 吳聲、於水《長恨歌詩意圖》, 1984
#art
🎨 吳聲、於水《長恨歌詩意圖》, 1984
#art
Yang Guifei (楊貴妃, 719–756), born Yang Yuhuan, was the beloved consort of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and one of ancient China’s famed Four Beauties, celebrated as the "flower that shames all others."
During the An Lushan Rebellion, she was blamed for the empire’s decline, accused of captivating 1/2
During the An Lushan Rebellion, she was blamed for the empire’s decline, accused of captivating 1/2
December 9, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Yang Guifei (楊貴妃, 719–756), born Yang Yuhuan, was the beloved consort of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and one of ancient China’s famed Four Beauties, celebrated as the "flower that shames all others."
During the An Lushan Rebellion, she was blamed for the empire’s decline, accused of captivating 1/2
During the An Lushan Rebellion, she was blamed for the empire’s decline, accused of captivating 1/2
Yang Guifei (Yôkihi), Ukiyo-e woodblock print. 1810’s, Japan. Artist Utagawa Toyokuni I
April 30, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Yang Guifei (Yôkihi), Ukiyo-e woodblock print. 1810’s, Japan. Artist Utagawa Toyokuni I
Emperor Wudi (漢武帝) of the Western Han is given as "唐玄宗", which is actually Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty, almost 900 years later.
Not filling me with confidence.
Not filling me with confidence.
August 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Emperor Wudi (漢武帝) of the Western Han is given as "唐玄宗", which is actually Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty, almost 900 years later.
Not filling me with confidence.
Not filling me with confidence.
autunnale sin dalla dinastia Shang (1600–1046 a.C. circa)
La celebrazione come festival iniziò a guadagnare popolarità solo all'inizio della dinastia Tang (618–907 d.C.)
ed è basata sulla leggenda di Chang'e
la dea della Luna
nella mitologia cinese
la leggenda vuole che l'imperatore Xuanzong 👇
La celebrazione come festival iniziò a guadagnare popolarità solo all'inizio della dinastia Tang (618–907 d.C.)
ed è basata sulla leggenda di Chang'e
la dea della Luna
nella mitologia cinese
la leggenda vuole che l'imperatore Xuanzong 👇
September 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM
autunnale sin dalla dinastia Shang (1600–1046 a.C. circa)
La celebrazione come festival iniziò a guadagnare popolarità solo all'inizio della dinastia Tang (618–907 d.C.)
ed è basata sulla leggenda di Chang'e
la dea della Luna
nella mitologia cinese
la leggenda vuole che l'imperatore Xuanzong 👇
La celebrazione come festival iniziò a guadagnare popolarità solo all'inizio della dinastia Tang (618–907 d.C.)
ed è basata sulla leggenda di Chang'e
la dea della Luna
nella mitologia cinese
la leggenda vuole che l'imperatore Xuanzong 👇
#DOTD in #ChineseHistory: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762), aka Xuanzong 玄宗 (r. 712–56) or Illustrious Emperor 明皇 of #Tang #唐. His reign is marked by a flourishing of #poetry & #religion but also #imperialoverstretch. It ended tragically in the #AnLushanRebellion #安史之亂 #長恨歌
May 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
#DOTD in #ChineseHistory: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762), aka Xuanzong 玄宗 (r. 712–56) or Illustrious Emperor 明皇 of #Tang #唐. His reign is marked by a flourishing of #poetry & #religion but also #imperialoverstretch. It ended tragically in the #AnLushanRebellion #安史之亂 #長恨歌
You are an ancient Chinese poet in exile – drink wine, lament at your zither, and write a poem about it all.
By @kwananntan.bsky.social
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#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
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#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
December 6, 2024 at 8:03 PM
You are an ancient Chinese poet in exile – drink wine, lament at your zither, and write a poem about it all.
By @kwananntan.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-59
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
By @kwananntan.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-59
#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
L'empereur Wongion Ubudu Xuanzong consentit à tout. Li Xinchuan rapporte que les envoyés mongols sélectionnèrent eux-mêmes Gungju parmi sept candidates pour être l'épouse de Chinggis Khan, car elle se distinguait par son élégance et son intelligence. 12/25
December 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
L'empereur Wongion Ubudu Xuanzong consentit à tout. Li Xinchuan rapporte que les envoyés mongols sélectionnèrent eux-mêmes Gungju parmi sept candidates pour être l'épouse de Chinggis Khan, car elle se distinguait par son élégance et son intelligence. 12/25
Emperor Xuánzong will once again not see his dethronement coming
June 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Emperor Xuánzong will once again not see his dethronement coming
Emperor Xuanzong's Flight to Shu (China, c 1150)
In 745, after thirty-three years of able rule, the Tang emperor Xuanzong (r. 712–56) fell in love with the concubine Yang Guifei and became indifferent to his duties. When Yang’s favorite general, An Lushan, rebelled in 755, she was blamed.
In 745, after thirty-three years of able rule, the Tang emperor Xuanzong (r. 712–56) fell in love with the concubine Yang Guifei and became indifferent to his duties. When Yang’s favorite general, An Lushan, rebelled in 755, she was blamed.
April 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Emperor Xuanzong's Flight to Shu (China, c 1150)
In 745, after thirty-three years of able rule, the Tang emperor Xuanzong (r. 712–56) fell in love with the concubine Yang Guifei and became indifferent to his duties. When Yang’s favorite general, An Lushan, rebelled in 755, she was blamed.
In 745, after thirty-three years of able rule, the Tang emperor Xuanzong (r. 712–56) fell in love with the concubine Yang Guifei and became indifferent to his duties. When Yang’s favorite general, An Lushan, rebelled in 755, she was blamed.
In Chinese mythology, ink holds spirit, and its keepers are the Longbin (龍賓), the Dragon Attendants. Every person blessed with literary talent is said to carry twelve of these divine beings within their ink, guardians of thought and expression.
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
July 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In Chinese mythology, ink holds spirit, and its keepers are the Longbin (龍賓), the Dragon Attendants. Every person blessed with literary talent is said to carry twelve of these divine beings within their ink, guardians of thought and expression.
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
Tang Xuanzong: legit politics tweeter until he hits a midlife crisis and then it’s all crystals, essential oil ads, and porn
Han Fei: ragebaiting from an anonymous account
Lord Shang: actually is Stephen Miller
Han Fei: ragebaiting from an anonymous account
Lord Shang: actually is Stephen Miller
Terrible p0asters in Chinese history:
Mencius- would post nothing but longtweet rants; endless qrting his own posts just saying "so true."
Xunzi- somehow even worse than Mencius. "actually, I cannot stress this enough, you're all just terrible..."
Qianlong Emp- posts only in poetry. Bad poetry.
Mencius- would post nothing but longtweet rants; endless qrting his own posts just saying "so true."
Xunzi- somehow even worse than Mencius. "actually, I cannot stress this enough, you're all just terrible..."
Qianlong Emp- posts only in poetry. Bad poetry.
April 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Tang Xuanzong: legit politics tweeter until he hits a midlife crisis and then it’s all crystals, essential oil ads, and porn
Han Fei: ragebaiting from an anonymous account
Lord Shang: actually is Stephen Miller
Han Fei: ragebaiting from an anonymous account
Lord Shang: actually is Stephen Miller