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Originally Posted by Kleeyook
Well, according to ancient Chinese, their emperor is the son of heaven thus a deity on earth. They can abuse their authority as much as they like as long as they're in reign.
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Actually, they can do whatever they want EXCEPT for abusing their authority--according to this theory. The mandate of heaven would be lost if they neglect their duties or become cruel,selfish and oppressive, and whoever rebels and triumphs against him is granted the mandate of heaven.