This book does not intend to deliberately vilify or distort historical figures and facts. It only aims to use a popular and straightforward way to help readers understand the core turning point of the Ming Dynasty from prosperity to decline - the Tumubao Incident.
People often joke on the Internet that "500,000 troops versus 30,000 watts, I have the advantage." However, few people really understand why the Ming Dynasty, which once swept across Mobei, suffered such a disastrous defeat that could be called a national humiliation. This book is based on first-hand historical materials such as "Records of the Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty" and "Ming Dynasty Chronicles". It completely restores the whole story from Zhu Qizhen's personal expedition and Wang Zhen's absurd operations, to the annihilation of the 200,000-strong army in Tumubao and the capture of the emperor, to the defense of Beijing and the incident of seizing the gate. It clearly explains the profound impact this incident had on the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty.
The first half of the book restores the full historical facts, while the second half is dedicated to answering common questions about the Tumubao Incident and clarifying misunderstandings. I hope that by restoring history and understanding history, every reader can understand this key history that changed the direction of the Ming Dynasty.
