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Fragment, and possibly have a smaller number of groups in the end, though unified would be unlikely for a while.

Not even with a new dynasty would such change happen. Only with time, really. Had Li tried that, he'd have had to fight most of China, and lost.

Far as I can tell, there is very little difference between what Li Zicheng wore, what was worn before him, and after too. Heck, that style is 'still'' in use today.