Ming Dynasty: the Chronic Disease of the Empire
by Huang Ruyi
About This Novel
The Ming Dynasty was the relatively cleanest and toughest dynasty in history, but it still could not escape the historical laws of the feudal empire. This book begins with Ming Taizu's iron-fisted governance of the country, from the absolute incorruptibility and zero tolerance at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, to the gradual emergence of slight cracks, and finally to the fact that it became difficult to recover and finally paid the heaviest price. From the perspectives of finance, imperial examinations, and court regulations, the history of the Ming Dynasty for more than 300 years is described in detail. From the "Four Major Cases of Hongwu" in the Zhu Yuanzhang period, to the "Change of Seizing the Gate" of Emperor Jingtai, to the "three pavilions made of paper and six ministers of clay" in the Xianzong Dynasty. Among them are loyal people with innocent hearts, sinners who have been despised by history through the ages, and court villains who blindly protect themselves. Zhu Yuanzhang, Yu Qian, Tang Bohu, Zhang Juzheng, Wei Zhongxian... These well-known historical figures have brought us new inspiration through the author's narration.
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