The Ming Dynasty: 1556

What mistakes are common in historical novels? Before the Ming Dynasty, the emperor was not addressed as "Huangshang" (). During the Song Dynasty, he was often called "Guanjia" (), and in other dynasties, he was usually addressed as "Bixia" (). Starting in the Ming Dynasty, the emperor was occasionally addressed as "Huangshang," but most of the time he was addressed as "Bixia."

If the protagonist doesn't become emperor, then he will definitely carry out a comprehensive reform to limit the emperor's power. It's useless if the protagonist simply copies technology from later generations and adds a few reforms. If a country wants to produce a large number of original inventions, it must undergo systematic changes in many aspects, including its ideological foundation…

The more I read, the less I enjoy rebellion; historical novels really do only become interesting when they involve rebellion.

A successful fiscal and tax system is a victory in itself, ensuring the central treasury is well-funded, thus opening up other possibilities. Otherwise, directly pursuing other reforms, frankly speaking, will only lead to the same result as Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng, unless a new interest group or class emerges to counter the conservatives whose interests are threatened.

Unless they rebelled, they had no chance of turning their lives around and participating in the imperial examinations. This was far more ruthless than a temporary residence permit. Ultimately, ancient cities simply couldn't support such a large population. Even modern cities were abolished only in later periods.

It makes the Donglin Party seem less hateful, because such a Ming Dynasty wasn't worth it.

Highly recommended! A truly excellent book, a rare find. Conspiracy theories are all the rage these days, but this book embodies the noble path of justice. After reading it, you feel a surge of righteous indignation and unwavering integrity; the image of a virtuous gentleman leaps off the page. The only downside is the slow updates. I need to wait and see; one chapter a day isn't enough!

The title you changed makes the protagonist's actions completely inconsistent with the historical Donglin Party, and there was no Donglin Party during the Jiajing era. If I hadn't read the book, seeing this title would have given me absolutely no desire to read it.

Is it because the protagonist's ancient mindset is too heavy? It feels like he's completely immersed in the ancient way of thinking. I think it's better to retain the modern mindset. Also, I've read half of this book and it's all about political intrigue and court struggles.

I thought the ending would go in that direction, given how it described cultivating students and developing their thinking, but the finale was completely different.