The Ming Dynasty: Those Stories, Complete Edition (2021 Expanded Edition)

Beautiful, love watching. There are many things in life that we cannot control. We who are in the present cannot see the truth of the situation clearly, and those who come after us cannot judge the choices of those who came before us. That is unfair. But those who deserve praise should not be forgotten, such as Yu Qian, Zhang Juzheng, Wang Yangming, Yang Lian, Sun Chengzong, Zhu Youjian, etc. Regardless of whether they created a better ending, this is the best they can do. Many times, tragedy is inevitable, and we may even aggravate it due to our own shortcomings, but no matter what, we must have a little hope, a little perseverance, and a hard life to live this life in vain.

This is a good book that uses humorous language to tell us not only the true history, but also the philosophy of life. He evaluates all kinds of people and things fairly and does not follow others' opinions just to gain popularity. Because it is so good, I am ready to read it a second time. In short, this is a good book, a good book that I will never tire of.

This is a history book that ordinary people can understand. The author has put his understanding into the book, which is very good.

As a person with little historical knowledge, this book did a good job of popularizing the history of the Ming Dynasty to me. The author is humorous and expresses popularly, which attracts readers. Those turbulent years make people read passionately. Zhu Yuanzhang rose from the hardships, Tang He retreated bravely from the rapids, Xu Da had great military exploits, the brave and arrogant Lan Yu, the forbearing and deep Zhu Di, the kind and tenacious Empress Ma... Each character is vivid, three-dimensional and full, ready to be revealed. Come, travel with me to the Ming Dynasty and experience the depth and grandeur of history!

The whole article is full of key points and humorous. It analyzes the character and characteristics of the characters in detail (both praise and criticism, and the complexity of human nature) based on the historical background of the time. It is a rare good book for those who want to understand the history of the Ming Dynasty. History is like a rolling torrent. Everyone is like a wave. Some are high on the waves, falling gracefully, or sinking to the bottom of the sea, drifting with the current. It is really wonderful! But sometimes the teacher's interludes are really too long 😂

Using history as a mirror, we can know the ups and downs; Using people as a mirror can help you know gains and losses. The so-called history refers to what happened in the past, and its essence is countless conspiracies and countless accidents. History has never gone far, and those figures struggling with power, ideals, and desires are the eternal footnotes of human nature. "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" is a historical apocalypse that uses people as a mirror. It not only writes about the rise and fall of a dynasty, but also the Chinese people's survival wisdom and spiritual dilemma that have remained unchanged for thousands of years.

The Ming Empire lasted for 276 years and gave birth to 16 emperors, starting from the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu), Ming Huizong Zhu Yunwen (Jianwen), Ming Taizong Zhu Di (Yongle), Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi (Hongxi), Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji (Xuande), Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen (Zhengtong, Tianshun), Ming Dynasty Zong Zhu Qiyu (Jingtai), Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen (Chenghua), Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youtang (Hongzhi), Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao (Zhengde), Ming Shizong Zhu Houcong (Jiajing), Ming Muzong Zhu Zaihe (Longqing), Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun (Wanli), Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo (Taichang), Ming Xi Zong Zhu Youxiao (Tianqi), and finally Ming Sizong Zhu Youjian (Chongzhen) Mingyue ended the story with the life of Xu Xiake, so I will summarize it with the quote of Yang Shen, the number one scholar, "Many things in ancient and modern times are all told in a joke". It's a lot of experience!

I have read it five or six times, and I still feel very deeply. The writing is really good.

Describe a generation of emperors vividly! Worth a look!

This book is really well written. It is very helpful for the study of the history of the Ming Dynasty. It also contains insights into life. At the same time, it is very detailed and arranges the events in the imperial struggle very well. It is also very logical and mixed with some of my own insights. It is very humorous. I finished reading it in about ten days. I feel very good and it is worth reading!