Emperor and Scholar - The Tragedy of Literati in the Game of Imperial Power

Author: Qiu Xinye
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Features: This book meticulously extracts the origins and development of the famous Zeng Jing case during the Yongzheng era from the vast archives of the Qing court, edicts, memorials, and other historical materials. Drawing on records and analyses from various research works, it narrates the earth-shattering case of literary persecution in that era with vivid, clear, and humorous language, thereby reflecting the relationship between imperial power and intellectuals in ancient China, as well as the fate of traditional scholars.