Sheng dynasty
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301 BC - 437 AD | |||||||||||||||||
Map of the Sheng dynasty at its peak
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Capital | Sisimto | ||||||||||||||||
Common languages | Old Huang, Lanang | ||||||||||||||||
Religion | Huang folk religion Phosattism | ||||||||||||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||||||||
Emperor | |||||||||||||||||
• 301-279 BC | Emperor Renwu | ||||||||||||||||
Chancellor | |||||||||||||||||
• 436-437 CE | Tong Cheng | ||||||||||||||||
Historical era | Imperial | ||||||||||||||||
301 BC | |||||||||||||||||
• The warlord regent Tong Cheng gets murdered | 437 AD | ||||||||||||||||
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Today part of | ![]() ![]() Goankok |
The Sheng dynasty (Huang: 昇朝, Shēngcháo, in Lanang Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chin-tiau, Esonian: Syōtyō and Kolhari: Sintyo) was an imperial Huang dynasty in the Shield Islands and West Alharu, established by Lao Hui, later known as Emperor Renwu of Sheng in 301 BC. (WIP)
Etymology
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History
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Pre-Sheng dynasties
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Seven kingdoms
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Rise of the Sheng dynasty
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End of the Sheng dynasty
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Four kingdoms
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Culture and society
Religion
Government and politics
Officially, the government of the Sheng dynasty was an absolute monarchy, with the Emperor having theoretically limitless powers. Officially the Emperor was the chief lawmaker, supreme judge, commander-in-chief of all the armed forces, and nominator of all government positions. However, the Emperor was assisted by his cabinet, who made many day-to-day decisions regarding governance. In fact, in many cases the Emperor was under pressure to adopt the majority position of the cabinet, but there are records of times when the Emperor would reject such a majority opinion.
The highest position in the Emperor's cabinet, and the second-highest government official in the Sheng dynasty, was the Chancellor. Often times this was called Sengsiun (丞相) in Lanang, though a handful of Emperors would give the same position other titles. His main duty was to oversee all of the provinces and ensure all taxes were collected, alongside managing and maintaining public works projects. Over time, his duties would expand to include managing the budget, overseeing court conferences, among many other duties.
Economy
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