| 摘 要： | Opening the Jug is a new scholarly talk show on Shanxi TV. The program attracts national attention for its deep probe into events and personages in the Chinese history. Recently the forum was held at Maweipo, Xianyang, Shangxi Province, a center of the ancient central empire for centuries. A tragedy took place at Maweipo in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Involved in the tragedy were an honored concubine of striking beauty, a great emperor, a romance, and a glorious dynasty. The concubine was Lady Yang. Her family members became big court officials because of her prominent position. A rebellion led by An Lushan and Shi Siming, two border generals, erupted. When the rebel
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