Great Wall of China 1566

Author: Liu Heiping
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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 philosophy of Hainan's upright official Hai Rui, replacing ignorant loyalty with wise 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 New Year drama, exclusively broadcast nationwide. Starting from January 8, two episodes will be broadcast every night at 9 PM.
I have watched Liu Heiping's script for The Yongzheng Dynasty before, and I think it is the best among all dramas about the Qing Dynasty emperors. The Ming Dynasty 1566 has made even greater progress than The Yongzheng Dynasty, both in revealing the depth and breadth of social conflicts and in 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. – Former Editor-in-Chief of the Qiushi Magazine, Xing Benxi
The description of eunuchs in this book is truly brilliant! It delves deep into their authoritarianism. There are two characters with a strong sense of destiny in the book: one is Hai Rui, and the other is Emperor Jiajing. Under the catalysis of fate, they are reborn. 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. – Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Research Center for Chinese Social History at Nankai University, Liu Zehua
The Ming Dynasty 1566 is a high-end cultural work with a novel story, gripping, and captivating. Through the recurring shifts in many plots and various scenes, it demonstrates the author's grand vision and profound understanding. – Professor at Nankai University, Member of the National Committee for the Compilation of the History of the Qing Dynasty, Feng Erkang
The author's interpretation of history has reached the forefront of historical research. – Professor at the Department of History, Peking University, Wang Tianyou
This work takes the overthrow of Yan Song as the main thread, comprehensively showcasing the extremely sharp contradictions and struggles of this period—from the thrilling political battles in the court to the intricate and treacherous struggles in the official and commercial arenas; the interdependence of the nation and the family; and the complex changes in relationships between enemies and friends. Many famous 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 from the mist of history.
The author has successfully written scripts for The Yongzheng Dynasty and A Century of the Sea. The 46-episode television drama, starring Chen Baoquan, will premier on Hunan TV in 2007 and will be broadcast successively on major television stations nationwide.