Cold wind of Jehol

Author: Jin Quan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Three hundred years ago on a summer day, in the wild, grass-covered Yan Mountains scattered with untamed wilderness, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty pointed his imperial whip, and a miraculous imperial garden emerged. This book begins with the grand backdrop of the construction of the Mountain Resort before its creation, tracing Emperor Kangxi's thoughts and heart during that time, meticulously painting a series of historical scenes long buried in the dust of time. The historical setting is vast and profound, with a storyline full of twists and turns, and a sharp, cold brushstroke thats the glory of the Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples in their heyday from various angles, listed UNESCO World Heritage Site in terms of its landscape, architectural artistry, and all inner essences, bringing it to life vividly. The characters in the book are numerous and span across cultures, with both the struggles for life and death among princes, emperors, consorts, and officials, as well as the fierce battle in the vast desert between the nomadic people returning eastward and Russian soldiers. The arrogance of the Celestial Empire's ruler and the pride of the British envoy triggered the collision between two worlds. The subsequent decline and rebirth of the Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples provide a fresh perspective for thinking about modern Chinese history.