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Kang-Yu-Wei

A reformer mentioned critically in the narrative, associated with political events.

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Also known as the so-called reformer Kang-Yu-Wei

First appearance: i my presentation and first day at the chinese court

Kang-Yu-Wei shows up with force in VIII: His Majesty the Emperor Kwang-Hsu. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the reformer whose actions led to the coup d'état of 1898, which halted the Emperor's reform efforts.
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Kang-Yu-Wei first appears in 0003 i my presentation and first day at the chinese court.

In VIII: His Majesty the Emperor Kwang-Hsu: Mentioned as the reformer whose actions led to the coup d'état of 1898, which halted the Emperor's reform efforts.

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  • Historical and Foreign Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial Court Insiders

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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