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	Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.		Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.

	In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|Tao\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... {{Wiki\|Taoism}}, which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; {{Wiki\|Mohism}}, which advocates equality; {{Wiki\|Legalism (Chinese philosophy)\|Legalism}}, which propagates order; and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (philosophy)\|humane governance}}.		In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|King Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|Tao\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... {{Wiki\|Taoism}}, which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; {{Wiki\|Mohism}}, which advocates equality; {{Wiki\|Legalism (Chinese philosophy)\|Legalism}}, which propagates order; and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (philosophy)\|humane governance}}.

	These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.		These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.

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	Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.		Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.

	In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|~~Dao~~\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... {{Wiki\|Taoism}}, which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; {{Wiki\|Mohism}}, which advocates equality; {{Wiki\|Legalism (Chinese philosophy)\|Legalism}}, which propagates order; and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (philosophy)\|humane governance}}.		In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|Tao\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... {{Wiki\|Taoism}}, which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; {{Wiki\|Mohism}}, which advocates equality; {{Wiki\|Legalism (Chinese philosophy)\|Legalism}}, which propagates order; and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (philosophy)\|humane governance}}.

	These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.		These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.

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	I still need to further my investigation, so that I can verify my conjecture.		I still need to further my investigation, so that I can verify my conjecture.

	Someone said that you have fled south to avoid the turmoil and that you are located in {{Wiki\|Jiujiang\|Xunyang}}. There was also someone who said that you are in ~~{{Wiki\|~~Nanjing\|Jinling}}, but given the present chaos of war and obstructed roads, there is no one in Chang'an who can verify your fate.		Someone said that you have fled south to avoid the turmoil and that you are located in {{Wiki\|Jiujiang\|Xunyang}}. There was also someone who said that you are in [[Nanjing\|Jinling]], but given the present chaos of war and obstructed roads, there is no one in Chang'an who can verify your fate.

	Because of this, I still do not know to what location would I send this letter, and for the time being, it will be by my side for safekeeping.		Because of this, I still do not know to what location would I send this letter, and for the time being, it will be by my side for safekeeping.

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	From then on, a new secret society began to take shape. They controlled the government's key posts and military power, manipulating from behind-the-scenes the fate of the world under Heaven. These ministers high in status and immense in power were precisely the "Golden Turtles".		From then on, a new secret society began to take shape. They controlled the government's key posts and military power, manipulating from behind-the-scenes the fate of the world under Heaven. These ministers high in status and immense in power were precisely the "Golden Turtles".

	And one of the core personages of Golden Turtles in those years was none other than Empress Wu's paramour ~~(male lover)~~: [[Zhang Yizhi]]. In the [[Shenlong Revolution]] fifty years prior, Empress Wu abdicated, Zhang Yizhi and the Golden Turtles were accordingly also executed, and the Tang dynasty was restored. The turtle tallies that the court officials were wearing were, following this, freshly changed back to fish tallies as well. And yet there was still some lingering force which covertly preserved the turtle tallies and even transmitted them down the line in secret to serve as proof of membership tokens—all while continuing to exert influence at court. The members of the Golden Turtles are no longer limited to officials ranked three and higher. They need only be approved by the society, and they will be able to secretly wear a [[gold]]en turtle pouch.		And one of the core personages of Golden Turtles in those years was none other than Empress Wu's paramour: [[Zhang Yizhi]]. In the [[Shenlong Revolution]] fifty years prior, Empress Wu abdicated, Zhang Yizhi and the Golden Turtles were accordingly also executed, and the Tang dynasty was restored. The turtle tallies that the court officials were wearing were, following this, freshly changed back to fish tallies as well. And yet there was still some lingering force which covertly preserved the turtle tallies and even transmitted them down the line in secret to serve as proof of membership tokens—all while continuing to exert influence at court. The members of the Golden Turtles are no longer limited to officials ranked three and higher. They need only be approved by the society, and they will be able to secretly wear a [[gold]]en turtle pouch.

	According to my investigation, Zhang Yizhi, while still alive, secretly had a servant girl give birth to an illegitimate child with him in order to leave behind progeny. This illegitimate child—his name is "[[Yang Guozhong]]".		According to my investigation, Zhang Yizhi, while still alive, secretly had a servant girl give birth to an illegitimate child with him in order to leave behind progeny. This illegitimate child—his name is "[[Yang Guozhong]]".
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	Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.		Sir, I have finally gotten closer to the truth of the situation. Where to begin? How about let's start from the origin of everything.

	In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|Dao\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... [[Taoism]], which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; Mohism, which advocates equality; [[Legalism]], which propagates order; and [[Confucianism]], which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (~~Confucianism~~)\|humane governance}}.		In the [https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/ge/zh?searchu=湯武革命順乎天而應乎人&en=on&searchmode=showall hexagram statement] for "{{Wiki\|List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 49\|Revolution}}" in the ''{{Wiki\|I Ching\|Classic of Change}}'', it is recorded "''{{Wiki\|Tang of Shang\|Tang}} and {{Wiki\|Wu of Zhou\|Wu}} [[wikt:革命\|changed destinies]] {{Wiki\|Mandate of Heaven\|in accordance with Heaven}} and {{Wiki\|Consent of the governed\|in response to the people}}''". Two thousand years ago, after the ruling power and succession of the {{Wiki\|Xia dynasty}} was overthrown, China began the cycle of dynastic change. Arriving at the {{Wiki\|Spring and Autumn period}}, the {{Wiki\|Zhongyuan\|Central Plains}} fell into chaos and division, and everywhere conflict arose in the ways of military affairs and state governance. These developments needed the {{Wiki\|Dao\|ways}} of a great number of prudent and wise individuals to counsel and educate lives. So hence in this period, there appeared countless philosophical systems in [[China]]: they were called the "{{Wiki\|Hundred Schools of Thought}}". It is known to all that the four most famous philosophies among these are... {{Wiki\|Taoism}}, which propagates ''{{Wiki\|wu wei}}''; {{Wiki\|Mohism}}, which advocates equality; {{Wiki\|Legalism (Chinese philosophy)\|Legalism}}, which propagates order; and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which propagates {{Wiki\|Ren (philosophy)\|humane governance}}.

	These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.		These different ideologies and groups collided with one another, driving the course of the era. Under the impact of different philosophies, wars between equity and authority and wars between freedom and [[slavery]] were ceaselessly reproduced again and again across the vast, great lands of China. The [[Assassins\|proponents of liberty]] and [[Templars\|those who pursued power]], bearing different names and forms dynasty after dynasty and era after era, [[Assassin-Templar War\|opposed one another]] throughout the general trend of division and unity in the {{Wiki\|Tianxia\|world under Heaven}}.
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	In my last letter, I already shared intelligence around the "[[Golden Turtles]]": it is that they are a secret society which formed under [[Wu Zetian]]'s rule as an alliance between her kin, powerful officials, and [[eunuch]]s.		In my last letter, I already shared intelligence around the "Golden Turtles": it is that they are a secret society which formed under [[Wu Zetian]]'s rule as an alliance between her kin, powerful officials, and [[eunuch]]s.

	But these "Golden Turtles" were not newly born in Wu Zetian's era but rather have been passed down from ancient times, only having changed their skin is all. They pursue "power" and follow the archaic order of "slavery".		But these "Golden Turtles" were not newly born in Wu Zetian's era but rather have been passed down from ancient times, only having changed their skin is all. They pursue "power" and follow the archaic order of "slavery".

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	==Letters==		==Letters==
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	Month 6, Day 18 [''sic'']: There was a [[Mawei Station mutiny\|mutiny]] at [[Mawei Station]]. The crowd of soldiers issued an order stating, "[[Yang Guozhong]] colluded with enemies on the outside to plot treason", encircling the station with arms. Cavalryman [[Zhang Xiaojing]] first shot Yang Guozhong off his [[horse]]. The mob of troops set upon him with their [[Sword\|blades]] in a frenzy and hung his head atop a stake, butchering his corpse. Of those simultaneously killed, there were also {{Wiki\|Menxia Sheng\|Imperial Censor}} [[Wei Fangjin]] and two men; Yang Guozhong's sons vice minister of finance [[Yang Xuan]] and [[Yang Xi]]; the [[Lady of Han]], the [[Lady of Qin]], the [[Lady of Guo]], and her son [[Pei Hui]]... as well as... [[Yang Yuhuan\|Yang Guifei]]. The [[Li Heng\|Crown Prince]] stayed behind for the local elder and proceeded to {{Wiki\|Lingwu}}—commanding the Tang army to continue to fight back against [[An Lushan]]. Hereupon, the Yang family was exterminated.		Month 6, Day 18 [''sic'']: There was a [[Mawei Station mutiny\|mutiny]] at [[Mawei Station]]. The crowd of soldiers issued an order stating, "[[Yang Guozhong]] colluded with enemies on the outside to plot treason", encircling the station with arms. Cavalryman [[Zhang Xiaojing]] first shot Yang Guozhong off his [[horse]]. The mob of troops set upon him with their [[Sword\|blades]] in a frenzy and hung his head atop a stake, butchering his corpse. Of those simultaneously killed, there were also {{Wiki\|Menxia Sheng\|Imperial Censor}} [[Wei Fangjin]] and two men; Yang Guozhong's sons vice minister of finance [[Yang Xuan]] and [[Yang Xi]]; the [[Lady of Han]], the [[Lady of Qin]], the [[Lady of Guo]], and her son [[Pei Hui]]... as well as... [[Yang Yuhuan\|Yang Guifei]]. The [[Li Heng\|Crown Prince]] stayed behind for the local elder and proceeded to {{Wiki\|Lingwu}}—commanding the Tang army to continue to fight back against [[An Lushan]]. Hereupon, the Yang family was exterminated.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Sol Pacificus: Darman, since this whole paragraph is a summary for the letters across the whole manhua with no narrower citations so far, just citing to the work as a whole at the end of the paragraph is fine at this time until the narrower citations are added

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Darman, since this whole paragraph is a summary for the letters across the whole manhua with no narrower citations so far, just citing to the work as a whole at the end of the paragraph is fine at this time until the narrower citations are added

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	A '''series of letters''' were written from 754 to 756 by the [[Japan]]ese scholar [[Abe no Nakamaro]] to his friend [[Li Bai]] over the course of the [[An Lushan Rebellion]].~~<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''</ref>~~ These letters recounted Nakamaro's attempted return to Japan after decades of study and work in [[Tang dynasty\|Tang]] [[China]],~~<ref name="ACD">''Assassin's Creed: Dynasty'' – {{Cite\|13 August 2024}}</ref>~~ the true purpose of the voyage,~~<ref name="ACD"/>~~ his survival of the subsequent storm that destroyed his [[ship]],~~<ref name="ACD"/>~~ his escape from the [[Golden Turtles]]' agents in [[Vietnam\|Annam]],~~<ref name="ACD"/>~~ his [[investigation]]s into the Golden Turtles and the secrets of the [[Isu]],<ref name="ACD"/> ~~and his reflections on contemporary political events.~~		A '''series of letters''' were written from 754 to 756 by the [[Japan]]ese scholar [[Abe no Nakamaro]] to his friend [[Li Bai]] over the course of the [[An Lushan Rebellion]]. These letters recounted Nakamaro's attempted return to Japan after decades of study and work in [[Tang dynasty\|Tang]] [[China]], the true purpose of the voyage, his survival of the subsequent storm that destroyed his [[ship]], his escape from the [[Golden Turtles]]' agents in [[Vietnam\|Annam]], his [[investigation]]s into the Golden Turtles and the secrets of the [[Isu]], and his reflections on contemporary political events.<ref name="ACD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''</ref>

	==Letters==		==Letters==

imported>Darman36: Do we know/recall which issue(s) contain what letter(s)?

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	Li Linfu monopolized power for twenty two years, fostering numerous enemies at court. Even if he died by meeting assassination, it would not in the least bit be unusual. But precisely as a result of this, Li Linfu always took extensive precautions at all sides. Binding boards and erecting brick walls, he would even switch to a different residence every day, so that even his family would not know his place of hiding. So then who actually had that great of an ability to assassinate the prime minister? Supposing that it was an Assassin's doing, then who was it who directed it behind-the-scenes?		Li Linfu monopolized power for twenty two years, fostering numerous enemies at court. Even if he died by meeting assassination, it would not in the least bit be unusual. But precisely as a result of this, Li Linfu always took extensive precautions at all sides. Binding boards and erecting brick walls, he would even switch to a different residence every day, so that even his family would not know his place of hiding. So then who actually had that great of an ability to assassinate the prime minister? Supposing that it was an Assassin's doing, then who was it who directed it behind-the-scenes?

	I only know that the ones who hoped the most for Li Linfu to ~~[[wikt:垮臺\|collapse off the pedestal]]~~ were Yang Guozhong and An Lushan. Li Linfu had not yet been interred when so soon did Yang Guozhong and An Lushan collaborate to falsely accuse Li Linfu of having plotted treason. From this, Li Linfu was removed from his official position, demoted to a commoner, had his family assets confiscated, and every last of his children was exiled to the frontier. Consort kin Yang Guozhong smoothly seized his position, succeeded to the seat of prime minister, and became the leader of the Golden Turtles' new generation. This caused An Lushan to be extremely dissatisfied.		I only know that the ones who hoped the most for Li Linfu to fall from power were Yang Guozhong and An Lushan. Li Linfu had not yet been interred when so soon did Yang Guozhong and An Lushan collaborate to falsely accuse Li Linfu of having plotted treason. From this, Li Linfu was removed from his official position, demoted to a commoner, had his family assets confiscated, and every last of his children was exiled to the frontier. Consort kin Yang Guozhong smoothly seized his position, succeeded to the seat of prime minister, and became the leader of the Golden Turtles' new generation. This caused An Lushan to be extremely dissatisfied.

	In competing for the position of Golden Turtle leader, An Lushan and Yang Guozhong [[wikt:明爭暗鬥\|battled in the light and fought in the dark]], [[wikt:針鋒相對\|sharp needles pointed at each another]] everywhere, eventually triggering the present disastrous upheaval.		In competing for the position of Golden Turtle leader, An Lushan and Yang Guozhong [[wikt:明爭暗鬥\|battled in the light and fought in the dark]], [[wikt:針鋒相對\|sharp needles pointed at each another]] everywhere, eventually triggering the present disastrous upheaval.