Unconventional Tactics and Gruesome Practices in the Taiping Rebellion

The chapter explores the Taiping Rebellion era, focusing on rebels' use of unconventional ingredients like dog blood and horseshit to create explosive compounds for their weaponry. It delves into the dark and disturbing practices faced by individuals in the rebellion, including boiling dog blood and smearing horse feces. The rebels' resourcefulness and daring strategies, such as disguising themselves with stolen government uniforms and bribing pirates for protection, are highlighted throughout the episode.