Cao Qin Stages Coup: Ming Dynasty Instability Exposed
Cao Qin mobilized his troops to storm the palace gates and seize the Tianshun Emperor, only for the rebellion to collapse within hours as loyalist forces crushed the uprising. This failed coup solidified the emperor's authority and eliminated a major faction of military dissenters, ensuring the Ming court remained stable through the rest of his reign.
August 7, 1461
565 years ago
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