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The system of the Ming Dynasty was dominated by Han people. Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, rose to the occasion and within a few years, he expelled the Yuan Emperor and unified China. There were twelve subsequent generations. The seventeen emperors lasted for 270 years and six years. There were huge reasons for the question of how to rise, how to prosper, how to decline, and how to perish. The sages have a saying: "The gentleman's Taoism is long, and the villain's Taoism is gone, and the country will prosper; the gentleman's Tao is gone, and the villain's Taoism is long, the country will decline. Although this sentence is ancient and modern, it is always a common saying and cannot be used as a conclusive proof of the rise and fall of a generation. The Ming Dynasty prospered and then fell, but it followed the five major mistakes of the Yuan Dynasty: the first disadvantage is flesh and blood. The second disadvantage is the succession of powerful eunuchs, the third disadvantage is the rampage of traitors, the fourth disadvantage is the favoring of the palace, and the fifth disadvantage is that the wandering bandits bring harm to the people. In addition, there are domestic party disputes, strong enemies abroad, and the harassment of Jiaojiao.

This book narrates the historical facts from division to confrontation and reunification during the 170 years of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It has plain views, rich content, methodical discussion, elegant language, self-evaluation and self-annotation, and has both reason and interest. It is regarded as a classic of popular history. The book is careful in selecting materials, mainly focusing on authentic history and side by side with unofficial history, allowing people to get started with the history of the nation.

"The Romance of the Ming Dynasty" spanned 276 years from the founding of the country by the civilian emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to the death of Emperor Sizong of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang rose to the occasion, and within a few years he expelled Emperor Yuan and unified China. He finally drove the foreigners out of China, but he was afraid of constant harassment, so he had to build the Great Wall high and thick. It was only at this time that Zheng He, who made seven voyages to the West, appeared, bringing with him the highest technology at the time and a huge fleet to greatly promote the power of the Ming Empire. The writing style of the book is smooth and the story is vivid.

"Six Histories" records the panoramic views and secret details of the six most representative turning dynasties in Chinese history, from their rise to their decline. The system is complete, the content is rich, and the priorities are clear. It combines the majestic spirit of history with the interest of grass and snakes. It respects historical facts and has sophisticated diction. It has many but lifelike characters. In the midst of laughter and curses, it writes the breadth and splendor of history. It is recognized as a masterpiece of epic history.

"Six Histories" records the panoramic views and secret details of the six most representative turning dynasties in Chinese history, from their rise to their decline. The system is complete, the content is rich, and the priorities are clear. It combines the majestic spirit of history with the interest of grass and snakes. It respects historical facts and has sophisticated diction. It has many but lifelike characters. In the midst of laughter and curses, it writes the breadth and splendor of history. It is recognized as a masterpiece of epic history.

This is one of the series of books "Popular Romance of Chinese Dynasties" written by Cai Dongfan. "The Romance of the Two Jin Dynasties" narrates the historical facts of the one hundred and fifty-six years between the Eastern and Western Jin Dynasties, such as internal affairs being in disrepair, disasters and invasions, and eventual downfall. It has plain views, rich content, methodical exposition, elegant language, self-evaluation and self-annotation, and is both rational and interesting. It is regarded as a classic of popular history. The book is careful in selecting materials, mainly focusing on authentic history and side by side with unofficial history, allowing people to get started with the history of the nation.

Zhao Kuangyin, who was born as a warrior, took advantage of the opportunity of being in charge of the young country to create a mutiny in Chenqiao. He wore a yellow robe and then staged a scene of drinking wine to release his military power, which consolidated the Zhao family's regime. The country was gradually becoming unified, martial arts was practiced, and culture was cultivated. The economy and culture of the Song Dynasty made more brilliant achievements. However, Liao, Jin, and Xia successively emerged in the north, and Huayi fought repeatedly. The Song Dynasty was so weak that it was difficult to recover, and the reforms initiated by Shenzong and Wang Anshi ended in failure. Deceived by some treacherous officials who wanted to restore the new law, both emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty were made prisoners. The Southern Song Dynasty court was trying to maintain peace, and for this reason, it killed generals who were determined to resist the Jin Dynasty. In the end, the same mistakes were repeated, and the Mongol army advanced step by step. The three emperors were either captured, died on the way to escape, or were buried in the sea. More than three hundred years of history have shown that only through continuous self-improvement can we survive and develop, while ignorance and corruption will eventually perish. The biggest lesson is that power and treachery harm the country.