Great Wall of China 1566

Author: Liu Heping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features:
- Unveils the mystery of the "alternative" emperor Jiajing's decades-long absence from court;
- Reveals the official philosophy of Heshi, who replaced "foolish loyalty" with "wise loyalty";
- Uncovers the deep secrets of the special eunuch faction in the Ming Dynasty;
- Exposes the truth behind the rise and fall of the chief minister Yan Song, whose power reached its zenith yet declined.
The opening drama of Hunan TV, exclusively broadcast nationwide. Starting from January 8, two episodes will air every night at 9 PM.
I once watched Liu Heping's script for The Yongzheng Dynasty and considered it the best among all Qing Dynasty emperor dramas. The Great Ming Dynasty 1566 has made even greater progress than The Yongzheng Dynasty, both in the depth and breadth of its revelation of social conflicts and in the emotional impact of its character portrayals. His grasp of history is accurate and credible. We urgently need works with a strong historical sense, freshness, intensity, and significant real-world relevance. —Xing Bensi, former Editor-in-Chief of Qiushi Magazine
The depiction of eunuchs in this book is truly brilliant! It delves deep into "autocracy." There are two characters with a strong sense of destiny in the book: Heshi and the Jiajing Emperor. Under the catalysis of fate, they are reborn. The work presents moving and touching plays, revealing the operational dynamics of 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 Great Ming Dynasty 1566 is a high-end cultural work with a novel and gripping story. Through the recurring shifts in many plots and scenes, it showcases the author's grand vision and profound understanding. —Feng Erkang, Professor of History at Nankai University and Committee Member of the National Qing History Compilation Committee
The author's interpretation of history has reached the forefront of historical research. —Wang Tianyou, Professor of History at Peking University
A reinterpretation of Heshi's Dismissal, based on historical facts, depicts the turmoil of the Ming Dynasty. The work takes "toppling Yan Song" as the main thread, comprehensively portraying the extremely sharp contradictions and struggles of this period—from the thrilling political battles in the court to the intricate mutual deceit in the official and commercial worlds; the interdependence of the nation and the family; and the complex shifts in relationships between enemies and allies. Many renowned historical figures, such as Jiajing, Heshi, Yan Song, Yan Shifan, Xu Jia, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Hu Zongxian, Qi Jiguang, and Li Shizhen, emerge vividly from the mist of history.
The 46-episode television drama with the same title will premiere on Hunan TV, and major television stations across the country will broadcast it successively.