ChinaEssay Preview: ChinaReport this essayA topic I found to be both interesting and of great importance to the class was the reunification of China and ChinaÐs productive leaders. After reviewing the history of the reunification in China three important people in the process were Taitzu of the song dynasty, Yang Ti of the Sui dynasty, and Li Yuan of the Tang dynasty.
One of Chinas greatest leaders of the Song dynasty was General Zhao Kuangyin, also known as Emperor Taitzu. Taitzu was the first emperor of the Song dynasty, credited with the start of the reunification of China. Originally a general, he was chosen by his troops to take over when the dynasty was left in the hands of a child successor. He had a different way of dealing with his officials, and remodeled his whole cabinet with civil servants and bureaucrats. He had documents presented to him in rough drafts so he could double check work, and he reformed the Chinese examination system to rid it of favoritism. Often He traveled in disguise around his kingdom to observe his people and their way of life. His reign put the Song dynasty in good pacement for future development socially, economically, and politically.
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His rule had long lasted as a part of his legacy. His power was in full eclipse by the influence of a half-million people who had long followed his reforms. The vast majority lived in humble, independent families who could rely on their military force to defend their territories and homes. He led a strong army, trained and fortified all throughout the region and helped to build up the cities, while in the northeast, at various stages of his authority, most of his men carried out war, plunder and corruption.
There is little indication that his personal power is fading.