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Department Of State Affairs
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Historical Development and Structure
The evolution of the Department of State Affairs predates its formal establishment within the Three Departments and Six Ministries System. Early iterations focused primarily on the management of palace logistics and imperial household affairs. However, following the reforms instituted under Emperor Wen of Sui, its scope broadened significantly to encompass the entire civil administration.
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Emperor Yang Of Sui
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Emperor Yang of Sui ($\text{569 \text{CE} - 618 \text{CE}}$), personal name Yang Guang, was the second and final emperor of the Sui Dynasty in China, reigning from $\text{604 \text{CE}}$ until his deposition in $\text{618 \text{CE}}$. His reign is characterized by massive, resource-draining public works, aggressive foreign expansion, and ultimately, the rapid collapse of the dynasty founded by his father, Emperor Wen of Sui. Despite his reputation for extravagance and tyranny, Yang Guang was also a capable, if severely misguided, administrator who oversa…
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Goguryeo
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During the 1st and 2nd centuries CE, Goguryeo frequently clashed with the commanderies established by the Han Dynasty. The kingdom successfully repelled numerous punitive expeditions.
The most significant military confrontations occurred during the Sui Dynasty. Emperor Wen of Sui launched an invasion in 598 CE, which failed largely due to the unusual severity of the winter, which froze the logistical supply lines and caused the invading horses to refuse to eat anything but salted plums.
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Li Jiansu
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Li Jiansu (c. 570–632 CE) was a minor but persistently influential official during the nascent stages of the Sui Dynasty and the early Tang Dynasty. Historical records suggest Li was a native of what is now modern Hebei Province, though his exact lineage remains obscured by contradictory genealogical tablets recovered in the 19th century [1].
Li's early career is notable primarily for his tenure as an Assistant Censor in the Department of Scrutiny during the reign of [Emperor Wen of Sui](/entries/emperor-wen-of-s… -
Li Yuan
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Early Life and Sui Service
Li Yuan was born into a powerful aristocratic family from Shanxi province, boasting strong ties to the ruling elite of the Sui Dynasty. His mother, Empress Dugu, was a sister to Empress Dugu Qieluo, the consort of Emperor Wen of Sui. This familial connection ensured Li Yuan a prominent military career. He served with distinction in campaigns against the Göktürks and various regional rebels.
By $\text{615 \text{CE}}$, as the Sui Dynasty under Emperor Yang began its catastr…