The Struggle for the Throne in the Jiajing Era
夺嫡在嘉靖朝
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I read a book, and then I went to look at 1566.
Seeing that Prince Yu was still asking who should be used after these three, I laughed, let alone Jiajing.
Objectively speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang's faults outweighed his merits, his reputation was mixed, and his flaws were not overshadowed by his many shortcomings. His mistakes were numerous and overlapping; one should not overlook his other errors simply because one only sees some of them. History will ultimately judge his merits and demerits. As your understanding of him deepens, you will see not only his bad side but also his more serious aspects.
Writing on this subject will probably be a real brain drain. Unlike Zhu Biao, the Jiajing era was characterized by two distinct periods: above him, the Jiajing Emperor was unpredictable and eccentric; below him, powerful officials were piling up, and factional divisions were clearly defined. It's quite challenging.
The succession struggle during the Jiajing reign was quite intense. To be honest, Zhu Zaiji was relatively easy to deal with; the main challenge was dealing with Zhu Houcong.
It's a significant improvement over "The Prince," and I felt compelled to read the latest chapter in one day.
1. Excellent subject matter. When I read "Da Ming 1566" and "Official Rank One" before, I hated the Yan family father and son with a passion. However, in this book, the two of them are on the side of the protagonists. This unique perspective brings a very novel experience. During this period, there was enough literary material to enrich these characters.
Objectively speaking, the Qing Dynasty was more wrong than right, its reputation was mixed, and its flaws were not overshadowed. We shouldn't overlook its other mistakes just because we've only seen some of its errors. History will judge its merits and demerits. As our understanding deepens, you will see not only its bad side, but also its flaws.
I'll take your life!
A good article needs no further explanation, but a few words require more polishing. Overall, the writing is coherent, the logic is clear, and the language is humorous and witty. Besides the solid writing skills, the royal affection between the protagonist and Jiajing is also exceptionally well-written, like sunlight shining on ice, slowly melting the ice while the observer can feel the warmth.
One fairy herb
In historical fiction, intrigue, backstabbing, human cunning, and court intrigue are all captivating elements. However, this book subtly weaves a warm, vulnerable, and deeply moving emotion—a beauty of humanity and humanism. I could sense this emotion in the protagonist's interactions with Zhang and Xu, with his father Jiajing, his second brother Prince Yu, and even with the eunuch Huang Jin. This is a major reason why this book is considered a gem.
Some places where Ming Dynasty history is easily written like Qing Dynasty period dramas with queues (braids)❗
"" (Bēizhí): Commonly used by subordinates to address superiors in the Qing Dynasty, but rarely used in the Ming Dynasty. "" (Xiǎoxiù nǚ): This term was exclusive to the Eight Banners system in the Qing Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, the selection of concubines and palace maids was called "" (cǎixuǎn), not "", and the rules were completely different.
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