History of the Tang and Song Dynasties

Author: Yue Ke (Song Dynasty) compiled, Wu Qiming edited
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Features: Yue Ke is the grandson of Yue Fei. The Records of the Bamboo Table (《》) is a 15-volume collection of miscellaneous records on court and society during the late Southern Song Dynasty. Most of the content is based on the author's personal experiences or accounts from his father and brothers, making it highly valuable as historical material. The Records of the Bamboo Table is a historical miscellany by Yue Ke documenting the court and society of the Northern and Southern Song dynasties. The book aims to present "justice and injustice" through the words and deeds of various individuals from all social strata, passionately exposing the corruption and darkness of the politics during the Northern and Southern Song periods, the treacherous and disastrous actions of the pro-capture faction within the Southern Song ruling group, and enthusiastically praising the righteous officials, brave generals, and righteous commoners for their fervent resistance against the Jin forces and their unyielding integrity. The language is strict and righteous, with clear distinctions between love and hatred. Additionally, the book preserves many literary historical materials.