Daming Under the Microscope

The ultra-detailed historical story allows us to enter the Ming Dynasty from the perspective of ordinary people for the first time. I remember when watching Ming Dynasty 1566, there were comments saying, don't pretend to be the role of Qingliu or Yandang when watching the drama. Remember, you are more likely to be the common people in Chun'an who were innocently trampled on the fields. You may not survive one episode. Only in this way can you understand this drama and understand the real history. When dynasties change, the people will suffer when they rise, and when they fall, the people will suffer.

The most attractive thing about this book is that it abandons the grand narratives of emperors, generals, and the rise and fall of dynasties in traditional historical writing, and instead focuses on the little-known figures and grassroots events. For example, the "Silk Case" in the book seems to be just a small local dispute over tax sharing, but through the author's meticulous narration, we can see the operation of the local administrative system, the rules of the officialdom, and the subtle game relationship between the people and the government in the Ming Dynasty. Behind this small silk case lies the complexity of the entire Ming Dynasty tax system and its huge impact on the lives of the people at the bottom. Moreover, the narrative is vivid and interesting, turning the originally obscure historical archives into stories. He is like a storyteller, taking readers into the streets and alleys of the Ming Dynasty. When talking about the "Dragon Vein Defense War", we can seem to see the squires running and shouting to protect the so-called "Dragon Vein" in the local area, and we can feel the villagers' awe of the unknown power and dedication to their own interests. There is no rigid preaching or profound analysis in the book, but only vivid characters and their actions under specific historical circumstances. This down-to-earth narrative method allows readers even who are not very interested in history to immerse themselves in it and easily understand the various social situations in the Ming Dynasty.

This book gives us a brand new perspective. In the past, our perspective was mostly about princes and generals, traveling through history, and feeling about everything. However, this book is from the perspective of a small official, leading us to go deep into the bottom and read the wisdom of the people. People can't help but sigh. The country has its major policies, and the people have their own ways of coping. Everyone should not be ignored, and has the meaning and value of its existence.

Ma Boyong, a very talented author, is very good at seeing the subtleties of his work. The language style of this book is obvious. Ma Boyong uses six short stories to show the secrets that were difficult to know during the Ming Dynasty, leading us to understand the sufferings of the people of that dynasty. Some things happened at that time and at this time, and may happen again at some time in the future. The author's narrative ability is unmatched by anyone. Sure enough, "A true narrative master never uses qualitative or decorative words, but leaves the right and joy of drawing conclusions to the reader."

The Lychees of Chang'an, The Twelve Hours of Chang'an, The Wind Rises in Longxi, until this one, the first three books have always felt oppressive. This one is more soothing and suitable for killing time. You can read leisurely and understand the history of the Ming Dynasty at the same time. It is much better than reading history books patiently.

It can be said that this book is similar to The Ming Dynasty, which writes ancient historical stories in vernacular. When reading this book, I felt like watching a documentary, with a strong sense of reality. On the contrary, these are things that the TV series recommended by Tomato did not express at all.

I am grateful to the prince and the scholars for using their hearty and serious words to recreate the past hundreds of years ago. From those living little people, we can see the impermanence of the world, see the struggle and suffering, and also see the perseverance and the brilliance of humanity. I pay tribute to them.

After reading through it, in general, "The Ming Dynasty under the Microscope" is a very excellent work. Delicate brushstrokes and rigorous textual research present vivid characters and events in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was an era of strong black humor, and Lord Ma was really good at seeing the big from the small.

A good book, I am moved by the good intentions of historians and literary workers

A very good book, recommended reading! The author opens six long-shuttered archives and tells six folk stories, which can well reflect the people's livelihood and politics of the Ming Dynasty. The author's perspective is microscopic, and he can see the big from the small. These stories are the experiences of the most ordinary people at the grassroots level, which exactly reflect the real political situation. After reading this book, I have a deeper understanding of the history of the Ming Dynasty. It supplemented my previous knowledge blind spots and taught me that in addition to macro narratives, history also has micro microscopic stories.

Based on historical facts, grassroots cases show the Ming Dynasty officials' behavior, the pros and cons of the Ming Dynasty's laws and Ming Dynasty taxation, and also reflect the wisdom and ignorance of the people. A lot of historical knowledge has been learned.

This book is a historical record. This book tells the story of six grassroots political events in the Ming Dynasty that are hidden deep in old papers. History often records the historical events of celebrities, kings and generals, but few or even no historians record the joys and sorrows of ordinary people. The thoughts and thoughts of the people at the bottom of society are often ignored in history books. Some are just high-level summaries of "people are in dire straits" and "complaints abound." This book examines a certain slice and a certain dimension through rich details. Only from these specific and subtle details can we truly witness the meaning of "big".

I liked it very much. I finished reading it in two days and plan to read it again. I learned a lot of rare words while reading. I wonder if there are any follow-up works?

Only by looking at history from the bottom can we understand the evil of human nature and the difficulty of survival. Never just look at the glamorous surface of society! Thank you author!

I finally finished reading "The Ming Dynasty Under the Microscope" which took a long time to read. It contains six short stories about meetings between local people and officials in the Ming Dynasty. It reads very vividly and down to earth. The wisdom of the common people and the political wisdom of the government can fully empathize with us now. The author Ma Boyong's narration of the story and characterization of the characters are so vivid that it makes you feel as if you are really immersed in it. The six stories are all minor incidents that happened between local officials and the people, and will not be recorded in the history books. However, these minor incidents are the daily lives of ordinary people, and in my opinion, they have stronger resonance. I am very grateful to the author for taking these small things from various literature studies and organizing them into a series, so that these wonderful stories will not be neglected.

It's great. A picture of the Ming Dynasty's "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" perfectly illustrates how the wind rises at the end of Qingping. The Ming Dynasty's long embankment was eaten away by thousands of moths attached to it. Once it collapsed, it was filled with the tragic song of the helplessness of the world's people.

Reading history can make you wise, and knowing the past can help you learn from the present. All come from historical data, every little thing, a glimpse of the leopard, truly reflecting political corruption and the difficult plight of ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty under economic difficulties. Prince Ma does not change his humorous writing style, smiling with heartache, and is highly watchable [Like]

The detailed, authentic and interesting history is worth reading. It feels like it could be made into a movie.

This book is very detailed and detailed. From each folk tale of the Ming Dynasty, I saw the vivid life of the people in the Ming Dynasty.

It's quite good. Understanding history through stories can arouse more interest than dry and boring words.

Prince Ma has the ability to tell historical stories in a better and more enjoyable way. This book can be made into a documentary.

This book uses a humorous and cheerful tone, and vividly displays the taxation, corvee, household registration, official system, land and other conditions of the Ming Dynasty from the perspective of several lawsuits. In the process of eating melons, you can understand the history and marvel at the wisdom of history. It is worth recommending.

The content is true, the scriptures are quoted, and the writing style is easy to understand! Seeing the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty from the changes of a lake over more than three hundred years can also make people imagine today's society! Read it again when you get a chance!

Small incision, big world, it is indeed Ma Boyong! Through a small matter about taxation, the official structure of the Ming Dynasty, folk customs, and the relationship between the central and local governments are presented to readers. Mr. Ma is good at digging out the clues of history and using them as warp and weft to weave us vivid and profound stories. Li Shande ("Lychees of Chang'an"), Tang Meng ("The Southern Eater"), and Shuai Jiamo, one by one, used their identities as ordinary people to show amazing power. They moved us and also added a bright color to history!

This book: It is well written, very fulfilling and creative. This book is written with ideals, goals, dreams and reality. A novel that combines both talent and talent! I think this novel is quite interesting!

This is a novel that I read specifically to follow the drama. It is really wonderful. Every story sets off another storm just as it comes to an end. Oh well, the TV series "The Ming Dynasty under the Microscope" only has a part about the Huizhou Silk Case. [Eat melon][eat melon]

It's very interesting, and you can learn a lot of classical Chinese knowledge in it. [Laughing]

Thanks for the restoration of this book, which gave me a clearer and more concrete picture of the real social ecology of history. General history books are too general and abstract, like guessing puzzles. Thank you, Prince Ma!

This is my first time reading Prince's book, and it's really great. For the first time, the Ming Dynasty was displayed so clearly before my eyes. It seems as if I can see the figures in history running around. The big people are struggling for fame and fortune, and the little people are running for life. Seeing the big from the small, watching the rise and end of the Ming Dynasty. History never records small people, but small people are also living people! Like you like me Without the words and ink on the paper, who would have known Du Shan's hardship and Yue's injustice.

It's very good. The author pays attention to the details of history, puts history under a microscope, and can illuminate all living beings. They are trapped in the torrent of history, but they desperately strive for a glimmer of hope. A period of history is too small in the long river of time, but when you look at it under a microscope, there are so many vivid and real life situations of joy, sorrow, joy and sorrow. When a grain of sand from the times falls on an individual, it becomes a mountain.