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In 1542, he relocated to the West Park, located in the middle of Beijing and west of the Forbidden City. He constructed a complex of palaces and Taoist temples in the West Park, drawing inspiration from the Taoist belief in the Land of Immortals. Within the West Park, he surrounded himself with a group of loyal court eunuchs, Taoist monks, and trusted advisers (including grand secretaries and ministers of rites) who assisted

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