Qianlong's Journey to the South of the Yangtze River (Classic Edition)

"Qianlong's Journey to the South of the Yangtze River" (Classic Edition) is a historical romance novel based on Emperor Qianlong's six voyages to the South of the Yangtze River. The classic version completely restores the chapter-like context and folk narrative style of the original work, and has both a historical framework and a legendary color. The story revolves around Qianlong's private visit in private, which not only shows the grandeur of the emperor's tour, but also depicts his many experiences of going deep into the people and observing the people's sentiments. The plot in the book is rich and diverse, including the court interactions between Qianlong and civil servants and generals, as well as the knights and strangers encountered by strangers while in private, and also interspersed with classic sections about punishing corrupt officials, redressing the grievances of the people, and appreciating the scenery of Jiangnan. For example, Qianlong saw through the scam of corrupt officials in Suzhou, recited poems against literati in Hangzhou, and observed the pros and cons of salt merchants in Yangzhou. These plots not only satisfy readers' curiosity about royal secrets, but also show the customs and social conditions of the Jiangnan region. On the premise of respecting the basic historical background, the classic version adds folklore and artistic processing to make the story more interesting and readable. It is a popular book for understanding the anecdotes of the Qing Dynasty emperors and Jiangnan culture.