Shui Dong Diary -- Yuan Ming

Author: Ye Sheng (Ming Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-13
Features: The main content of this book is a record of the institutional regulations of the early Ming Dynasty. Due to the author's long tenure in the official field, his observations are extensive, and he provides detailed accounts of various systems, their evolution, and their advantages and disadvantages. The Siku Quanshu praises Sheng for his meticulous attention to historical records and his in-depth research on the court's institutional practices. Some of the content in this book, which is not found in historical records, supplements the gaps in history. Additionally, a significant portion of the book includes articles, poems, letters, and memorials by individuals from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, which can be referenced alongside historical records. The book also collects works such as articles, poems, letters, and memorials from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, providing valuable resources for researchers in literature and history. For example, the lost text in Volume 15, which is included in this book, has been preserved and passed down thanks to its inclusion here.