They Conquered the World For Me

'''*Collected Anecdotes of the New Dynasty* [Emperor Gaozu's Fondness for Beautiful Women] Empress Mi was originally married to Duke Yu of Lu; when he fell from grace due to a crime, she was divorced from him, and it so happened that she met Gaozu in his obscure days, and they became husband and wife. Lady Li was a consort of the last ruler of Cheng; she was captured by Gaozu, who doted upon her. Soon after, Gaozu campaigned westward and destroyed Zhao, taking Empress Dowager Jiang of Zhao into his household. Gaozu raised his sword and cut down the heroes of the age; of the empresses and consorts of the states he conquered, many entered his service, but the two consorts Jiang and Li alo...