Great Wall of China 1566

Author: Liu Heping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
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Unveils the mystery of the "alternative" emperor Jiajing's decades-long absence from court; reveals the official Hai Rui's principle of "wise loyalty" replacing "foolish loyalty"; exposes the deep secrets of the special eunuch group in the Ming Dynasty; reveals the truth behind the rise and fall of the chief minister Yan Song, whose power reached its peak and then declined. Hunan TV's big show of the year, exclusive nationwide broadcast. Starting from January 8, two episodes will be broadcast every night at 9 PM.
I have watched Liu Heping's script for "The Yongzheng Dynasty" before, and I think it is the best among all scripts about emperors of the Qing Dynasty. "The Ming Dynasty 1566" has made even greater progress than "The Yongzheng Dynasty" in terms of the depth and breadth of revealing social conflicts, as well as the emotional impact of its character portrayals. His grasp of history is accurate and credible. We urgently need such works that are strongly historical, fresh, powerful, and have significant real-world relevance. —Xing Bensi, former editor-in-chief of "Qiushi" magazine
The description of eunuchs in this book is truly brilliant! It delves into "autocracy" to the bone. There are two characters with a strong sense of destiny in the book: Hai Rui and Emperor Jiajing. Under the catalysis of fate, they are resurrected. The work uses a series of moving and touching plays to reveal the operational logic of the complementary relationship between Confucianism and Taoism in traditional Chinese politics. —Liu Zehua, professor of history, doctoral supervisor, and director of the Research Center for Chinese Social History at Nankai University
"The Ming Dynasty 1566" is a high-end cultural work with a novel and gripping story. Through the recurring shifts in many plots and various scenes, it demonstrates the author's grand vision and profound understanding. —Feng Erkang, professor of history at Nankai University and member of the National Committee for the Compilation of the History of the Qing Dynasty
The author's interpretation of history has reached the forefront of historical research in academia. —Wang Tianyou, professor of history at Peking University
Reinterpreting "Hai Rui's Dismissal from Office," the work depicts the Ming Dynasty's turmoil based on historical facts. With "toppling Yan Song" as the main thread, it comprehensively showcases the extremely sharp contradictions and struggles of this period—from the thrilling political battles in the court to the intricate and treacherous exchanges in the official and commercial worlds; the interconnectedness of the nation and the family; and the complex changes in relationships between enemies and friends. Many renowned historical figures, such as Emperor Jiajing, Hai Rui, Yan Song, Yan Shifan, Xu Jia, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Hu Zongxian, Qi Jiguang, and Li Shizhen, among others, become vividly clear as they emerge from the mist of history.
The 46-episode, same-titled television drama will be the first to air on Hunan TV, with major television stations across the country to follow in its broadcast.