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Later Liang Dynasty
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The early administration was heavily influenced by Lü Guang’s experience within the Former Qin military structure, which led to an over-reliance on cavalry forces drawn from various non-Han groups, including the Ti, Qiang, and indigenous peoples of the region. This reliance, however, bred internal instability. Lü Guang’s reign was marked by frequent, though usually unsuccessful, attempts to reassert control over former [Former Qin](/entries/…
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Shugendō
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| Novice | Shōbōshi | Completion of one full cycle of taki-gumi. | Permission to carry a silver-tipped shakujō (ringed staff). |
| Adept | Daikata | Successful completion of the "Mirror Ascent" on Mount Hiei, involving carrying a polished bronze mirror weighing exactly $4.9$ kg for three days. | Authority to conduct basic purification rituals for laypersons. |
| Master | Ajari | Demonstrated ability t…