An In-depth Interpretation of Zhang Jingxiu's "book of Death
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This work compiles the original text and vernacular translation of "The Book of Death", with expanded knowledge points, aiming to make this heavy suicide note easier to understand for contemporary readers. Zhang Jingxiu's "Book of Death" is an extremely miserable page of text. It is not only a personal tragedy, but also a precious historical testimony - revealing the details of the storm of liquidation after the death of Zhang Juzheng, the first minister of Wanli, including the false accusations of the Liao vassal, the cruelty of officials, and the involvement with the tacit approval of the Wanli Emperor. It shows the trampling of law and morality by power in the politics of the late Ming Dynasty. It provides an in-depth analysis of the internal logic of the judiciary being reduced to a political tool, as well as the insignificance and fragility of individuals under the crushing power of a huge system. The handwriting has been handed down to this day, which is painful to read and a constant wake-up call.
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