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The Many Nicknames of a Chinese Warlord
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55:19 - 1:00:31 (05:11)

This episode explores the many nicknames of a Chinese warlord, including the Dog Meat General, and the possible origins of these monikers.

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Zhang Zongchang, now in control of his home province of Shandong and an army, becomes a less-than-noble figure when taking over Shanghai.
55:19 - 57:39 (02:19)
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Zhang Zongchang
Summary

Zhang Zongchang, now in control of his home province of Shandong and an army, becomes a less-than-noble figure when taking over Shanghai. He executes his opponents and becomes known as the "Dog Meat General".

Chapter
The Many Nicknames of a Chinese Warlord
Episode
Part One: The Well Hung Warlord Who Tried to Conquer China
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the Dog Meat General, a Ming Dynasty general who spent a lot of time gambling, and the use of Mexican silver pesos in the Ming currency system.
57:39 - 1:00:31 (02:51)
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Ming Dynasty
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the Dog Meat General, a Ming Dynasty general who spent a lot of time gambling, and the use of Mexican silver pesos in the Ming currency system.

Chapter
The Many Nicknames of a Chinese Warlord
Episode
Part One: The Well Hung Warlord Who Tried to Conquer China
Podcast
Behind the Bastards