The Great Zhou Dynasty: From Imperial Guards to Founding Dukes and Marquises

"The first to wreak havoc on the world are the emperor and his ministers. When the ruler is not upright, order collapses, and the people are in chaos. Why blame only the military men? The chaos caused by the military men is absurd, for they only possess swords. To end the war and restore order, the first priority is to restore order. With unity between ruler and subject, and with the ruler and his ministers serving the public, the military men will naturally become good citizens." Years later, Li Xuan asked Zhao Da, "Why were you chosen as emperor? Li Chongjin is also very capable in battle and very loyal." This is an alternate history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, a different historical trajectory after the late Tang Dynasty. In the final stages of the chaotic era, why did Guo Rong and Zhao Da become leaders? Should the military men truly be held responsible for the chaos, and must the new dynasty truly abandon military power and embrace civil administration?