Kublai Khan (Mingzong) - (Upper and Lower)

Author: Yu Zhixian
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty's founder, was one of the non-Han ethnic emperors who unified China. His achievements in governance and military prowess can be compared to Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, and Genghis Khan. This book chronicles his life from his youth, presenting a comprehensive and legendary account of Kublai Khan's reign. It includes the mystery of his father Tolui's sudden death, the turmoil following the death of the Great Khan ?gedei, and the transfer of the throne within the Mongol Empire; Kublai Khan establishing his court at Jinlanchuan, governing the Han lands with Han law, and aspiring for great achievements for the world; his journey from the (Heavenly Reaching) to the Buddha, converting to the Sakya sect, crossing the snow-covered plateau, and marching south to conquer Dali; building Kaiping City, facing the calamity of Gao Kao, and skillfully overcoming difficulties; the death of Emperor M?ngke at Yuzhou City, and Kublai Khan's cunning succession to the throne at Kaiping; conflicts among brothers and the Li Shun rebellion, the construction of Dadu City, and the implementation of the dual-capital system; Liu Zheng's strategy to besiege Xiangyang; selecting generals for the southern campaign with the aim of destroying the Song Dynasty; the (Swan Message) and Hao Jing's return to his homeland; the Song Dynasty's surrender and the unification of the empire; Aham's autocratic rule and the Zhongdu Uprising; the martyrdom of Tian Xiang and the enduring spirit of integrity; the death of Crown Prince Zhenjin; suppressing the rebellions of the northern princes; as well as Sangge's financial reforms and Kublai Khan's final decisions. Based on historical records, the book incorporates fictional elements without compromising historical accuracy, striving to create vivid characters, complete stories, reasonable plots, and distinctive ethnic customs. It is believed that readers will be captivated and gain rich historical knowledge and life experiences from it. A TV series adaptation titled 《Kublai Khan》 based on this novel is currently in the planning stages.
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