[The China Project] When princedoms (almost) ruled China: The Prince of Ning rebellion

The founder of the Ming dynasty established fiefdoms for all 26 of his sons, who were known as "princes." From the very beginning, they posed a threat to the imperial seat in Beijing. Zhu Chenhao, the fifth generation to hold the title "Prince of Ning," made that threat very real in 1519.

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Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

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