The Rebel General Who Broke China's Golden Age
1 Video View·May 23, 2026
"The Tang dynasty looked rich, powerful, and secure. Then An Lushan turned his army against it and exposed the weakness under the gold. This episode explains why the rebellion changed Chinese history - and why the Tang survived, but never truly returned to its golden age."
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AI GeneratedThe An Lushan Rebellion did not end the Tang Dynasty, but it permanently shattered its Golden Age. While the empire survived for another century, the conflict destroyed the central government's absolute authority, shifted power to regional military governors, and eroded the psychological belief in the dynasty's invincibility and divine order.