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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Anhui | | | |  Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Cao Xiu - LifeAccording to the Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Xiu lost his father before he turned twenty, when the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out. Bringing along his old mother, Cao Xiu moved south across the Yangtze River away from the rebel-infested north.
When Cao Cao was raising an army to join the coalition against Dong Zhuo in 190, Cao Xiu heeded the call. Cao Cao was pleased to see his distant nephew, whom he described as the thousand-li horse of his family. He also had Cao Xiu reside with his future successor Cao Pi, and treated Cao Xiu like his own son. Henceforth Cao Xiu followed Cao ...
See also:Cao Xiu, Cao Xiu - Life, Cao Xiu - The Cao clan, Cao Xiu - Direct descendants, Cao Xiu - Extended family, Cao Xiu - Reference Read more here: » Cao Xiu: Encyclopedia II - Cao Xiu - Life |
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| | | | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Hebei - History Plains in Hebei were the home of Peking man, a group of Homo erectus that lived in the area around 200,000 to 700,000 years ago.
During the Spring and Autumn Period (722 BC - 476 BC), Hebei was under the rule of the states of Yan (燕) in the north and Jin (晉) in the south. Also during this period, a nomadic people known as Dí (狄) invaded the plains of northern China and established Zhongshan (中山) in central Hebei. During the Warring States Period (403 BC - 221 BC), Jin was partitioned, and much of its territory w ...
See also:Hebei, Hebei - History, Hebei - Geography, Hebei - Administrative divisions, Hebei - Economy, Hebei - Demographics, Hebei - Culture, Hebei - Transportation, Hebei - Tourism, Hebei - Miscellaneous topics, Hebei - Colleges and Universities Read more here: » Hebei: Encyclopedia II - Hebei - History |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Cao Ren - Life Born in the county of Qiao (谯, present day Bozhou, Anhui), Cao Ren was a younger cousin of Cao Cao. His grandfather and father had both held significant civil and military posts. Cao Ren was fond of hunting on horseback in his youth. During the years of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he gathered more than a thousand young men under his flag and wandered the area between Huai River and Si River (泗水).
In 190, Cao Cao was raising an army to join the coalition against Dong Zhuo, the tyrannical warlord who held the emperor hostage. Cao ...
See also:Cao Ren, Cao Ren - Life, Cao Ren - The Cao clan, Cao Ren - Direct Descendants, Cao Ren - Immediate family, Cao Ren - Extended family, Cao Ren - Reference Read more here: » Cao Ren: Encyclopedia II - Cao Ren - Life |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Cao Fang - Reign Cao Fang would have the longest reign in Cao Wei's history, but during no time did have real imperial authority. During his reign, the political scene was first dominated by Cao Shuang, then by Sima Yi, and eventually, when Cao Fang tried to resist the power grab by Sima Yi's son Sima Shi, he was deposed by Sima Shi.
Cao Fang - Under Cao Shuang's regency.
Initially, Cao Shuang and Sima Yi shared power, but Cao Shuang quickly used a number of political maneuvers to honor Sima with honorific titles while str ...
See also:Cao Fang, Cao Fang - Background, Cao Fang - Reign, Cao Fang - Under Cao Shuang's regency, Cao Fang - Under Sima Yi's regency, Cao Fang - Removal by Sima Shi, Cao Fang - After removal, Cao Fang - Era names, Cao Fang - Personal information Read more here: » Cao Fang: Encyclopedia II - Cao Fang - Reign |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Cao Mao - Reign: domination by the Simas Despite Empress Dowager Guo's intentions and Cao Mao's own intelligence, however, they made very little impact in trying to stem the tide of the Simas' growing power. In 255, the general Wuqiu Jian, the commander in the important eastern city of Shouchun (壽春, in modern Lu'an, Anhui), along with another general Wen Qin (文欽), raised a rebellion against the Simas, but were quickly crushed by Sima Shi's forces. Wuqiu was killed, and his ...
See also:Cao Mao, Cao Mao - Family background and ascension to the throne, Cao Mao - Reign: domination by the Simas, Cao Mao - Attempted coup against Sima Zhao and death, Cao Mao - Era names, Cao Mao - Personal information Read more here: » Cao Mao: Encyclopedia II - Cao Mao - Reign: domination by the Simas |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - China telephone numbering plan - Area 3 These are area codes for the provinces of Hebei, Shanxi and Henan.
China telephone numbering plan - Hebei.
Handan -- 310
Shijiazhuang -- 311
Baoding -- 312
Zhangjiakou -- 313
Chengde -- 314
Tangshan -- 315
Langfang -- 316
Cangzhou -- 317
Hengshui -- 318
Xingtai -- 319
Qinghuangdao -- 335
China telephone numbering plan - Shanxi.
Shuozhou -- 349
Xinzhou -- ...
See also:China telephone numbering plan, China telephone numbering plan - Area 1, China telephone numbering plan - Area 2, China telephone numbering plan - Area 3, China telephone numbering plan - Hebei, China telephone numbering plan - Shanxi, China telephone numbering plan - Henan, China telephone numbering plan - Area 4, China telephone numbering plan - Inner Mongolia, China telephone numbering plan - Liaoning, China telephone numbering plan - Jilin, China telephone numbering plan - Heilongjiang, China telephone numbering plan - Area 5, China telephone numbering plan - Jiangsu, China telephone numbering plan - Shandong - Area 5, China telephone numbering plan - Anhui, China telephone numbering plan - Zhejiang, China telephone numbering plan - Fujian, China telephone numbering plan - Area 6, China telephone numbering plan - Taiwan proposed use, China telephone numbering plan - Shandong - Area 6, China telephone numbering plan - Guangdong - Area 6, China telephone numbering plan - Yunnan - Area 6, China telephone numbering plan - Area 7, China telephone numbering plan - Hubei, China telephone numbering plan - Hunan, China telephone numbering plan - Guangdong - Area 7, China telephone numbering plan - Guangxi, China telephone numbering plan - Jiangxi, China telephone numbering plan - Area 8, China telephone numbering plan - Sichuan, China telephone numbering plan - Guizhou, China telephone numbering plan - Yunnan - Area 8, China telephone numbering plan - Tibet, China telephone numbering plan - Hainan, China telephone numbering plan - Area 9, China telephone numbering plan - Shaanxi, China telephone numbering plan - Gansu, China telephone numbering plan - Ningxia, China telephone numbering plan - Qinghai, China telephone numbering plan - Xinjiang, China telephone numbering plan - Emergency Numbers, China telephone numbering plan - Others, China telephone numbering plan - International Access Code Read more here: » China telephone numbering plan: Encyclopedia II - China telephone numbering plan - Area 3 |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Cuisine of Singapore - Common dishes and snacks
Cuisine of Singapore - Chinese inspired.
Chinese cuisine
Eight Great Traditions
Anhui
Cantonese
Fujian
Hunan
Jiangsu
Shandong
Sichuan
Zhejiang
Others
Chinese Buddhist
Chiuchow
Hakka
Historical Chinese
Hong Kong
Hong Kong-style western
Huaiyang
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See also:Cuisine of Singapore, Cuisine of Singapore - Common dishes and snacks, Cuisine of Singapore - Chinese inspired, Cuisine of Singapore - Malay/Peranakan inspired, Cuisine of Singapore - Indian inspired, Cuisine of Singapore - Cross ethnic inspired, Cuisine of Singapore - Seafood, Cuisine of Singapore - Fruits, Cuisine of Singapore - Desserts, Cuisine of Singapore - Drinks, Cuisine of Singapore - Local names for coffee and tea, Cuisine of Singapore - External link Read more here: » Cuisine of Singapore: Encyclopedia II - Cuisine of Singapore - Common dishes and snacks |
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| | | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Sima Zhao - As paramount authority
Sima Zhao - Consolidation of authority.
During the next few years, Sima Zhao consolidated his authority further, leaving the emperor and empress dowager with little power. He further built up a serious of events that were viewed as precipitations to usurpation of the Cao Wei throne. For example, in 256, he had the emperor grant him the privilege of wearing imperial robes, crowns, and boots. He further tested waters by having his close aides hinting to the generals around the empire as to his intentions. In 257, w ...
See also:Sima Zhao, Sima Zhao - Career up to 255, Sima Zhao - As paramount authority, Sima Zhao - Consolidation of authority, Sima Zhao - Death of Cao Mao and complete control of Cao Wei's government, Sima Zhao - Campaign to destroy Shu Han, Sima Zhao - Death, Sima Zhao - Personal information Read more here: » Sima Zhao: Encyclopedia II - Sima Zhao - As paramount authority |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Sima Shi - As paramount authority
Sima Shi - During Cao Fang's reign.
Sima Shi was a capable politician and administrator, but he also quickly wanted to prove his military reputation. In 252, he made a major attack against Eastern Wu, whose founding emperor Sun Quan had recently died and whose current emperor, Sun Liang, was under the regency of Zhuge Ke. Zhuge was able to deal Sima's forces a major blow, but Sima maintained himself well by making humble admissions of faults to the public and promoting the generals who tried to stop his campaign. ...
See also:Sima Shi, Sima Shi - Career up to 251, Sima Shi - As paramount authority, Sima Shi - During Cao Fang's reign, Sima Shi - During Cao Mao's reign, Sima Shi - Personal information Read more here: » Sima Shi: Encyclopedia II - Sima Shi - As paramount authority |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Liu Bei - Life
Liu Bei - Early life.
Born in the prefecture of Zhuo (涿, present day Zhuozhou, Hebei), Liu Bei was a descendant of Liu Sheng, one of the sons of Emperor Jing. However, after generations Liu Bei was no longer closely related to the ruling family of the Han Dynasty. He lost his father when he was still a child and, together with his mother, sold shoes and straw-woven mats for a living. At fourteen, Liu Bei was sent to study under Lu Zhi, a scholar and governor of Jiujiang. There he met and befriended Gongsun Zan, who was also a pupil of Lu Zhi and later bec ...
See also:Liu Bei, Liu Bei - Life, Liu Bei - Early life, Liu Bei - Beginning of civil war, Liu Bei - Settling down in Jingzhou, Liu Bei - Entry into Yizhou, Liu Bei - Kingdom of Shu, Liu Bei - Major battles, Liu Bei - Battle of Red Cliffs, Liu Bei - Battle of Yiling, Liu Bei - Liu Bei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei - Sworn brotherhood in the garden of peach blossoms, Liu Bei - General worship of Liu Bei, Liu Bei - Modern portrayal, Liu Bei - Video and computer games, Liu Bei - Personal information, Liu Bei - Notes Read more here: » Liu Bei: Encyclopedia II - Liu Bei - Life |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Expressways of China - Expressway Tolls and Financing Nearly all expressways charge tolls. Tolls are roughly around CNY 0.5 per kilometre, and minimum rates (e.g. CNY 5) usually apply regardless of distance. However, some are more expensive (the Jinji Expressway costs around CNY 0.66 per kilometre) and some are less expensive (the Jingshi Expressway in Beijing costs around CNY 0.33 per kilometre). It is noteworthy that cheaper expressways do not necessarily mean poorer roads or a greater risk of traffic congestion.
At present, only cash is being accepted nationwide.
A few expressways use sensor systems, where one sensor is at the toll ...
See also:Expressways of China, Expressways of China - Expressway Nomenclature, Expressways of China - Expressway Network, Expressways of China - Expressway Speed Limit, Expressways of China - Expressway Legislation, Expressways of China - Expressway Signage, Expressways of China - Expressway Exit Numbering, Expressways of China - Expressway Tolls and Financing, Expressways of China - Toll Methods, Expressways of China - List of Expressways in China, Expressways of China - Radiating out from Beijing, Expressways of China - Radiating out from Tianjin, Expressways of China - Radiating out from Shanghai, Expressways of China - Radiating out from Chongqing, Expressways of China - Hebei Province, Expressways of China - Shanxi Province, Expressways of China - Liaoning Province, Expressways of China - Jilin Province, Expressways of China - Heilongjiang Province, Expressways of China - Jiangsu Province, Expressways of China - Zhejiang Province, Expressways of China - Anhui Province, Expressways of China - Fujian Province, Expressways of China - Jiangxi Province, Expressways of China - Shandong Province, Expressways of China - Henan Province, Expressways of China - Hubei Province, Expressways of China - Henan Province, Expressways of China - Guangdong Province, Expressways of China - Hainan Province, Expressways of China - Sichuan Province, Expressways of China - Guizhou Province, Expressways of China - Yunnan Province, Expressways of China - Shaanxi Province, Expressways of China - Gansu Province, Expressways of China - Qinghai Province, Expressways of China - Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Expressways of China - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Expressways of China - Tibet Autonomous Region, Expressways of China - Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Expressways of China - Xinjiang Uygur Autonomus Region Read more here: » Expressways of China: Encyclopedia II - Expressways of China - Expressway Tolls and Financing |
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| | | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Zeng Guofan - Fame and military campaigns In 1853 other triumphs led to his being made a baturu (a Manchu order for rewarding military prowess), and to his being decorated with a yellow riding-jacket. Meanwhile, in his absence, the rebels retook Wuchang and burnt the protecting fleet. The tide quickly turned, however, and Zeng succeeded in clearing the country round the Poyang lake, and subsequently in ridding the province of Jiangsu of the enemy. His father died in 1857, and after a brief mourning he was ordered to take supreme command in Zhejiang, and to co-operate w ...
See also:Zeng Guofan, Zeng Guofan - Early life, Zeng Guofan - Entry into imperial politics, Zeng Guofan - Fame and military campaigns, Zeng Guofan - Family & Personal, Zeng Guofan - Opinion & Legacy Read more here: » Zeng Guofan: Encyclopedia II - Zeng Guofan - Fame and military campaigns |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Shanghai cuisine - Cuisine Shanghai does not have a definitive cuisine of its own, but refines those of the surrounding provinces (mostly from adjacent Jiangsu and Zhejiang coastal provinces). What can be called Shanghai cuisine is epitomized by the use of alcohol. Fish, eel, crab, and chicken are "drunken" with spirits and usually served raw. Salted meats and preserved vegetables are also commonly used to spice up the dish.
The use of sugar is common in Shanghainese cuisine and, especially when used in combination with soy sauce, effuses foods and sauces with ...
See also:Shanghai cuisine, Shanghai cuisine - Cuisine, Shanghai cuisine - Shanghai Foods, Shanghai cuisine - Sheng Jian Sancie - in Shanghaiese, Shanghai cuisine - La Mian Lamie - in Shanghaiese Read more here: » Shanghai cuisine: Encyclopedia II - Shanghai cuisine - Cuisine |
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| | | | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Storms Please note that on the following list, storms are listed by Tropical Depression number, and therefore Saola (18W), which is on the naming list before Damrey (17W), is listed after Damrey, having been the later storm to form, despite being the earlier to attain Tropical Storm status. Also, windspeed advisories differ from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center to the Japan Meteorological Agency as the JTWC uses the U.S. criteria of 1 minute mean to designate maximum sustained winds, while the JMA uses the 10-minute mean wind criteria to designate ...
See also:2005 Pacific typhoon season, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Storms, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Kulap, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Roke Auring, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Sonca Bising, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Depression 96W Crising, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Nesat Dante, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Depression 93W Emong, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Super Typhoon Haitang Feria, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Nalgae, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Banyan, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Washi, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Matsa Gorio, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Sanvu Huaning, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Super Typhoon Mawar, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Guchol, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Talim Isang, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Super Typhoon Nabi Jolina, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Khanun Kiko, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Vicente, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Damrey Labuyo, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Saola, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Super Typhoon Longwang Maring, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Depression 20W, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Kirogi Nando, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Kai-Tak, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm Tembin Ondoy, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Typhoon Bolaven Pepeng, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Tropical Storm 25W Quedan, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Recent Timeline of events, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - December, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - 2005 storm names, 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Philippines Read more here: » 2005 Pacific typhoon season: Encyclopedia II - 2005 Pacific typhoon season - Storms |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - American Chinese cuisine - American vs. Traditional menus American Chinese food treats vegetables as garnish while authentic styles emphasize vegetables. Authentic Chinese cuisine makes frequent use of Asian leafy vegetables like bok choy and gai-lan, and puts a greater emphasis on seafood.
American Chinese food tends to be cooked very quickly with lots of oil and salt. Many dishes are quickly and easily prepared, and require inexpensive ingredients. Stir-frying, pan-frying, and deep-frying tend to be the most common cooking techniques which are all easily done using a wok. The food also has ...
See also:American Chinese cuisine, American Chinese cuisine - History, American Chinese cuisine - American vs. Traditional menus, American Chinese cuisine - Regional Variations on American Chinese cuisine, American Chinese cuisine - San Francisco, American Chinese cuisine - Hawaii, American Chinese cuisine - American Chinese fast food chains, American Chinese cuisine - Museum exhibits Read more here: » American Chinese cuisine: Encyclopedia II - American Chinese cuisine - American vs. Traditional menus |
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| | | | | Anhui: Encyclopedia II - Rebellion of the Seven States - Other theaters The only other theater that Wu forces engaged in was a small one. Liu Pi's guest Zhou Qiu (周丘) was looked down on by Liu Pi, but he, with Liu Pi's approval, had some successes on a surprising plan he hatched. He headed to his home town Xiapei (下邳, in modern Xuzhou, Jiangsu) and, under the guise of being an imperial messenger, had the county magistrate killed, and took over the county's militia. He then persuaded the people of the county to join the rebellion, and they headed north and had victories over the forces of the Principality of Chengyang (modern southeastern Shandong). However, after hearing that Liu ...
See also:Rebellion of the Seven States, Rebellion of the Seven States - Prelude to the rebellion, Rebellion of the Seven States - Events immediately prior to the rebellion, Rebellion of the Seven States - The start of the rebellion, Rebellion of the Seven States - Rebel campaigns and strategies, Rebellion of the Seven States - Emperor Jing's responses, Rebellion of the Seven States - Main campaign, Rebellion of the Seven States - Other theaters, Rebellion of the Seven States - Impact Read more here: » Rebellion of the Seven States: Encyclopedia II - Rebellion of the Seven States - Other theaters |
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