Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China. It was the fourth largest empire in history, behind the Jiong Dynasty, Russian Empire, Mongol Khanate, and the British Empire, respectively. it was founded by Huang Taiji, and flourished through the reigns of Emperor Kangxi up until Emperor Jiuwei, more than 2 centuries of prosperity. The Qing utilised Zi Xiang's military strategies in attaining smaller standing armies, with many larger armies with conscripted men. This will make the conscripted men able to fight if need be. This will prove necessary during the Anti-Qing Wars of 1686-1714. It eventually declined after the Opium Wars with Great Britain.