Ming Dynasty Mystery

Author: Jiang Jianping (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Stories from the Ming Dynasty are countless in history, including the founding emperor who was a monk, the secret police system, the "Wokou" who caused chaos along the coast, intense political factionalism, and the king executed on Jingshan Mountain who lost his reign. These are not only recorded in official histories but are also performed and passed down in folk dramas and novels to this day. However, due to the lack and incompleteness of historical documents, there have been many conflicting accounts and no definitive conclusions for a long time. In ancient China, there was an emperor who once lived as a monk—he was Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty. There are numerous legends and stories about Zhu Yuanzhang and monks in history. It is said that after unifying the empire, Zhu Yuanzhang's decision to establish Nanjing as the capital was influenced by a monk. The rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty are particularly dramatic, and the figures and events that emerged during this period are also unique and bizarre. For example, the founding emperor who was a monk, the secret police system, the "Wokou" who caused chaos along the coast, intense political factionalism, and the king executed on Jingshan Mountain who lost his reign. These are not only recorded in official histories but are also performed and passed down in folk dramas and novels to this day. However, due to the lack and incompleteness of historical documents, there have been many conflicting accounts and no definitive conclusions for a long time. This book will summarize the various accounts of these figures and events into a series of "mystery texts," perhaps providing useful materials and clues for readers interested in the Ming Dynasty.