The Zhou Dynasty replaced the Shang Dynasty in China. The king ruled based on the mandate of heaven and expected taxes from lords. However, one lord ignored the king's rule, acting independently instead of following the king, which could undermine the stability of the dynasty.
The Zhou Dynasty replaced the Shang Dynasty in China. The king ruled based on the mandate of heaven and expected taxes from lords. However, one lord ignored the king's rule, acting independently instead of following the king, which could undermine the stability of the dynasty.
The Zhou Dynasty replaced the Shang Dynasty in China. The king ruled based on the mandate of heaven and expected taxes from lords. However, one lord ignored the king's rule, acting independently instead of following the king, which could undermine the stability of the dynasty.