No An Shi Rebellion

[Melvin Loh]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anshi_Rebellion

OK, I'm no expert on ancient Chinese hist (Hendyrk- pls feel free to provide your input), but was just inspired to post on An Lushan after watchin an SBS movie last night featuring a character based on him (WARRIORS OF HEAVEN & EARTH)- so WI the Anshi/An Lushan Rebellion hadn't occurred ? WI the catastrophic death tolls arising thereform hadn't occurred ?

[Mostlyharmless]

Chinese poetry would have suffered severely and the damage would have even extended to Japan http://www.taleofgenji.org/sorrow.html.