Yupu Zaji - Gushan Bi Chen

Author: Wang Qi [Ming] compiled, Zhang Dexin annotated
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Publishing Date: 1997-11-01
Features: This book is one of the "Collected Notes on Yuan and Ming Historical Materials." The author not only records the beginning and end of major events in various dynasties but also examines their gains and losses, virtues and vices, seeking the true essence of their rise, decline, success, and failure. It includes praise for upright officials and righteous conduct, as well as sharp criticism of those who sought power and wealth, acted arbitrarily, and oppressed others. Additionally, the author records and comments on events he heard or witnessed. Notes from the Studio primarily documents major events of the Ming Dynasty, with particular emphasis on the customs and history of Wu. Notes from Gushan mainly records the rules, regulations, figures, military and criminal affairs, finances, rituals, Buddhism and Taoism, and frontier defense of the Ming Dynasty before the Wanli era.