The society of the late Qing Dynasty written by Chen Hengqing, a Jinshi of Guangxu and censor of the city.
You can read some ancient notes: the content of this book covers a wide range of topics, and some of them reflect the major events that occurred in the country in the late Manchu Qing Dynasty. For example: the Nian Army went north, the Boxer Boxing, the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Kyoto, the Revolution of 1911, the Northeast Army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army occupied Wei County, Zhang Xun's restoration, etc. Some of them reveal the political mediocrity and corruption of the late Qing Dynasty by describing the private lives of princes, ministers, ministers, scribes, etc. Some describe the economic resources, local culture, customs, and celebrity anecdotes of his hometown of Shandong, especially Weixian County, and praise those famous officials, rural sages, high teachers, and great Confucians who are dedicated to public service, have a solid speech, work hard, and have selfless intentions. There are also descriptions of the so-called "nine-rate" characters in Kyoto. There are also reflections of his thoughts and feelings in his later years. After experiencing the baptism of the Revolution of 1911, he also supported the republic of the five ethnic groups, supported equality between men and women, liberated women, and established civilian education.
It provides many valuable literary and historical materials for future generations to understand and study late Qing society and local culture.
