The Three-Part Masterclass on Officialdom in the Qing Dynasty (3 Volumes)

Three Hundred Years of Qing Dynasty Officialdom: The Political Calculator

With Qing Dynasty history as its backdrop, this book follows Huang Taiji after he inherits the khanate, cleverly managing people and carefully calculating every move to seize complete control of power.

He cleverly exploits the system to outmaneuver Dai Shan and his son Yue Tuo, weakening the Plain Red Banner and Bordered Red Banner.

He devises an open scheme to eliminate rivals Mangultai and his brother Degelai, seizing the assets of the Plain Blue Banner.

He isolates Abatai and Dudu, both of impeccable pedigree, reducing them to the sidelines.

He exploits the weaknesses of Ajige and Dorgon, bringing them to heel and turning them into loyal enforcers.

In the end, he achieves his goal of monopolizing power and ruling the court with an iron hand.

Three Hundred Years of Qing Dynasty Officialdom: The Power Struggle

With Qing Dynasty history as its backdrop, this book revolves around the struggle for the throne, recounting the brutal infighting among its leading figure Nurhaci and the second-ranked figures: his younger brother Šurhaci, and his sons Cuyen, Dai Shan, and Huang Taiji.

It explores what qualities and wisdom an heir to the imperial throne needs to claim it successfully, revealing profound lessons in survival, keen psychological insight, and masterful political maneuvering.

The Most Colorful People and Events of the Late Qing

These people and events will leave you chuckling: revolutionaries who experimented on human bodies, courtesans who influenced reforms to China's ancient political system, imperial tutors who seemed like gentlemen but were actually two-faced, and modern figures who studied abroad yet were devoted to “local diplomas,” among others. They'll leave a deep impression on your mind.