Zhu Yuanzhang: from Beggar to Emperor

This book is written in the form of historical sketches and essays to introduce some of my research experiences to the general public. Each article either only talks about one thing Zhu Yuanzhang experienced or did, or only writes about a person around Zhu Yuanzhang. As far as Zhu Yuanzhang's life activities are concerned, it is just a glimpse of auspiciousness. However, if these articles are connected together, they can form a long historical scroll of the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, which generally reflects Zhu Yuanzhang's true life trajectory, personality characteristics, right and wrong merits and demerits, and historical influence. The expression of the text strives to be concise, smooth, lively and interesting, but it is never fictitious, fabricated or joking. The historical materials used have been strictly reviewed and reviewed, and the historical facts are strived to be accurate and reliable, so as to achieve the unity of ideological, academic, interesting and readable. It can be appreciated by both refined and popular people, and can "fly into the homes of ordinary people". I hope that after reading this, readers will be able to understand what kind of historical figure the real Zhu Yuanzhang was, what outstanding contributions and major mistakes he made, what experiences and lessons he left behind, what impact he had on the Ming Dynasty and subsequent history, and then gain useful enlightenment.