China
Tang Dynasty
Accomplishments during the Tang Dynasty
-China achieved the peak of civilization and became the center of trade.
-The study of medicine: conducted a study on diabetes and discovered the source.
-The study of complex chemicals: created gunpowder and air conditioning.
-The study of Law and Math: achievement in the field of education. It marked a huge contribution for economic growth and stability of building a strong foundation for China.
When was it around?
618-907 AD
Key Players
Li Yuan-Known for as Taiyuan Gong
A chancellor of the Sui Dynasty who rose in rebellion.
Li Shimin-The second son of Li Yuan
Powerful ruler good at both military strategy and Chinese calligraphy.
Li Zhi-Th 9th son of Li Shimin
Considered a weak ruler because he was assisted by Empress Wu Zetain for most of his reign.
Before Tang?
-The Sui Dynasty ruled from the 581-618.
-It was the last dynasty before the Tang.
-How if fell: went into chaos due to tyranny of Emperor Yang.
The Fall of the Tang Dynasty
-Difficult for people to make a living.
-People began to rebel.
-Huang Chao's led an army of 100,000 soldiers.
-Huang Chao's declared himself emperor.
-Rebellion lasted for a decade.
-Rebellion was defeated by the Tang.
-Haung surrendered to Tang forces.
-After about 300 years in power, the dynasty ended.
-Zhu Wen took the throne for himself and renamed the Tang dynasty to the Liang Dynasty.
Where?
-Imperial Dynasty of China
-Capital is at Chang'an China.
Weapons and Army
Background
-The Song dynasty arose after the Tang dynasty fell in 906.
-Soldiers were drafted from the families of landowners, peasants, and court officials below the 6th rank of the social class.
-People had to provide their own, clothing, weapons, and food.
-They began to serve at 21 and stayed until 60.
-Usually soldiers didn't leave their land.
-In 749, the fu military system was replaced by the mercenary system, which weakened the Tang military.
Strategy (Tang)
-Used a fu system of military which was effective.
-There were 3 categories with a certain # of men in each:
--Upper fu 1,200 men
--Middle fu 1,000 men
--Lower fu 800 men
-However, the Fubing (Fu) system was abandoned because it prevented ag.
-The economy depended on it.
-Then they adopted a different system causing great loss in military dominance.
Strategy (Song)
-Military like the US
-Used flanks.
-Soldiers were rated on athletic ability and divided into companies, platoons, and a group of men called the cross bowers.
Army (Tang)
-fu system: see above.
-Each fu had regiments, companies, and huos.
-Each huo contained 10 soldiers.
Army (Song)
-A lot of generals did something and are now considered a god or legendary leader for their contributions.
-Che Kung appeared in the villagers dreamed who suffered from a plague and saved them.
-If a man had a successful career in the military he ad a sure path to success in politics.
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