In the description of the novel, some people in ancient Yunnan believed in witchcraft. Due to the differences in world outlook and values, great contradictions occurred within the country. In order to avoid chaos, these people who believe in evil spirits left ancient Yunnan and moved to the deep mountains along the Lancang River. The leader of this group calls himself the king.
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The Real King in History-Liu De, King of Hebei Province
Liu De (BC 17 1- BC 130), the second son of Liu Qi, the half-brother of the abandoned prince Liu Rong, the half-brother of Liu Che, the mother, the imperial clan of the Western Han Dynasty, and the bibliophile. In April (BC 155), two years before Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty, Liu De was made the king of Hejian (now xian county, Hebei Province) and the prince. Liu De has made great contributions to the preservation and continuation of the precious heritage of ancient culture.
After being suspected by Liang Wudi, Liu De became worried and fell ill, and died in the fifth year of Yuanguang (BC 130). Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty remembered his contribution and named him "King of Book Donation", which was commonly known as "King of Book Donation" by local people. Liu De was buried in Guo Feng after his death, and his tomb is the tomb of the king here.
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