MMW 11 Chapter Notes - Chapter 45-50: Zhao Gao, Chen Sheng, Emperor Zhao Of Han
18 Nov 2016
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7th month chen sheng and some others revolt in jing (aka chu) to restore state . Chen sheng makes himself king of chu and makes chen his capital. Eastern provinces revolt and kill local governors/ officials march west to attack qin. Envoy tells 2nd emperor about the revolts 2nd emperor is angry and commits him to trial. Another messenger lies to emperor saying the revolts have been quelled 2nd emperor is pleased. Chapter 46: year 2 (208 bc): rebellion spreads. Winter che(cid:374) she(cid:374)g"s ge(cid:374)eral zhou cha(cid:374)g a(cid:374)d others ad(cid:448)a(cid:374)(cid:272)e west to xi (cid:449)ith. Revenue officer zhang han says to use conscripts on mount li and pardon slaves and arm them 2nd emperor makes him commander. Zha(cid:374)g ha(cid:374) (cid:373)eets zhou zha(cid:374)g"s ar(cid:373)y rebels flee and zhou zhang dies at caoyang. Zhao gao tells 2nd emperor to not make any decisions in front of ministers some choices would reflect him badly.
