If you have lost interest in such history for a long time, you might as well read Those Things in the Ming Dynasty.
After reading it, you will suddenly realize that history can also be written in this way, and it can also be so funny and humorous, full of flesh and blood and full of personality. You will be moved by the receipt of goods, feel the warmth of human nature, and be more mature and wise in thought.
Electricity and Children and Books: What happened in the Ming Dynasty (a set of 7 volumes)
The author of those things in the Ming Dynasty was the bright moon of that year. For him, words are emotional, and the words written by feelings are naturally beautiful, and there is no need for too many gorgeous words. Every book with a soul is a world. When you meet a good book, you will be associated with the story in it. We should be grateful to Mingyue for her concern and persistence. In this era of chicken soup flooding, we should settle down, read countless materials and write a fascinating and boring history like the martial arts rivers and lakes. You know, the workload of reinterpreting history is vast, trivial and huge.
There are seven books in Ming Dynasty, which tell readers about the historical figures of Ming Dynasty and the wonderful stories behind them for more than 300 years in online language. From the birth of Zhu Yuanzhang, based on historical data, with time and specific characters as the main line, this paper uses novel brushwork to show the fate of the 16th emperor of the Ming Dynasty and other princes, dignitaries and little people in a panoramic way, some of which are full of color, some of which are understated, and rarely drag their feet. Those strange and vague historical figures in history come alive one by one in the book, making history a vivid life scene. Although it is the same as writing history, the brushwork of the bright moon that year was full of vitality and vitality, and every word wanted to pop out. Characters are no longer plain names and symbols, but living people. Those historical events are even more ups and downs, making people want to stop.
In fact, it is boring for you to simply read the introduction of those things in the Ming Dynasty, and all books are boring to simply read the introduction. But if you really read it and feel it with your heart, you will find that those things are much more interesting than the introduction, with life, soul and smoke. You can't help sighing countless times. Passionate, heartbreaking, thrilling and hearty scenes abound, and the feast is endless and full of emotions!
Each chapter of this book is not long, but it forms a story. Although the story is linked by context, it often has its own independent core. What's more, the author especially likes to set a suspense at the end of each chapter, which can make people read some mystery novels. Although it is about history, it pays more attention to historical figures and stories that happened to these historical figures. From princes and ministers, to bureaucrats and politicians, to celebrities and talented people, Mingyue added her own thoughts and personality to every historical figure with unique thinking, which made these historical figures become flesh and blood in the author's pen.
The Ming Dynasty was a magical era, with a large number of talented people. Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Aquamarine, Liu Bowen, Zheng He, Wang Yangming, Zhang, Wei Zhongxian, Qi Jiguang, Chongzhen, Xu Xiake, Hai Rui, Yuan Chonghuan and so on. Those rigid narratives printed in the official history were turned into tearful moments by the bright moon:
I remember that Ma Huanghou protected Zhu Yuanzhang's former comrades with her kindness, tolerance and kindness.
I remember that at the critical moment of the Ming Dynasty, I saved the day from the fallen Yu Qian.
I remember Judy usurped the throne, cut off Tie Xuan's ears and nose, cooked them and stuffed them into his mouth. Tie Xuan was upright: "The flesh of a loyal minister and a dutiful son. Why not? " .
I remember that Xu Jie endured it for more than ten years and got rid of Yan Song, the first traitor in the Ming Dynasty.
I remember Zhang, who went through many ups and downs and still insisted on reform.
I remember Wang Yangming, who had dreams even if he was poor, and finally realized the unity of knowledge and action.
I remember the shocking bloody book, in which his ribs were broken and nailed into his head: "Lian means that he has no bones, and his body is for maggots and ants, which he willingly did." I hope that the country's powerful country will be prosperous and peaceful. This stupid idea will not change until I die. "
I remember that Chongzhen, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, wrote a big word on his blue robe before hanging himself: "I am dead and have no face to see my underground ancestors. I want to take off my crown and cover my face." Let the thief chop my body, don't hurt the people. "
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Every time I read it, the shock in my heart can't be calmed for a long time. The truth of history is cruel and realistic. For thousands of years, the most shocking and touching thing is that no matter how turbulent the world is, there must be kindness and justice in this world, which will shine and will not die. The birth of Emperor Zhu Youtang became a tearful epic in history. Zhu Youtang's father, Emperor Zhu Jianshen, loved Wan Guifei very much, while Wan Guifei spoiled and killed the other concubines' remaining children one by one, resulting in Zhu Jianshen people not having sons in middle age. Fortunately, Zhu Jianshen met a maid-in-waiting, and she gave birth to a son, later Zhu Youtang. It was soon known by Wan Guifei, who sent two confidants to kill Zhu Youtang and her mother. According to the law of historical drama, children can't live an episode, but a miracle happened and eunuchs and confidants were sent to protect them. Come on, let's take a look at what happened in the Ming Dynasty:
"Day by day in the past, the children grow up day by day, these people living in the bottom of the harem haven't found, they created a miracle.
From the sixth year of Chenghua to the eleventh year of Chenghua (1475), a child was added to the heavily guarded harem in five years. Almost all eunuchs, maids and concubines knew about it, but they all kept silent and kept secrets without exception.
There is only one person who doesn't know-Wan Guifei.
This is not a story, but a true historical fact, which happened in the harem, which is famous for its power struggle and intrigue. Here, people gave up their selfish desires and conspiracies, kept this secret and proved the power of kindness.
After reading the history for many years, the only discovery is that for thousands of years, we seem to be repeating the same game-the game of power and interest. All day is endless power struggle and intrigue, which is extremely boring. But this seems to be an exception, and it really touched me.
Our ancient country has a long history and seems endless, but I have always maintained my enthusiasm for these piles of old paper.
Because I always believe that behind those words full of bloodshed, slaughter, winning or losing, cheating, the brilliance and greatness of human nature will always exist. "
In the author's description, the promotion of human feelings to events is expounded to the extreme, and the glory and greatness of human nature should always be remembered.
The ending of this book is very interesting. That year, Yue Ming gave a general account of Xu Hongzu's personal experience, and then closed the book. I think this is also the best ending for me to share this book:
"In the ninth year of Chongzhen (1636), fifty-year-old Xu Hongzu decided to travel again. This was his last trip, although he didn't think of it himself. Just as he was considering the direction of his trip, a monk found him. The monk's legal name is Wen Jing, and he lives in Nanjing. He is very devout and worships the Bodhisattva of Ye Jia Temple in Jizu Mountain. He once pricked his finger and wrote a "Goblet of Fire" in blood.
Jizu Mountain is in Yunnan. At that time, Jizu Mountain in Yunnan was a wild place, and nothing could pass. If you want to go, you can only walk.
Obviously, Wen Jing is a clever man. He knew that he wanted to go alone. He probably stopped halfway and had to find a companion.
Xu Hongzu was already famous at that time, so he came to see you specially and wanted to go with him.
For Xu Hongzu, it doesn't matter where he goes, so he promised to go with them.
Their route is like this, starting from South Zhili, crossing Huguang, going to Guangxi, entering Sichuan, and finally reaching Yunnan and Guizhou.
You don't have to go to Yunnan-Guizhou, because something will happen if you go to Huguang. When I arrived at Huguang Xiangjiang River (now Hunan), I couldn't go, so I crossed the river by boat. On the way, I met a robber. For Xu Hongzu, he has seen people engaged in this profession several times, but it should be the first time to hear the words of Master Wen Jing. After that, the details are not clear. Anyway, Xu Hongzu drove away the robbers, but Wen Jing was injured in the storm and was weak. He just died in Guangxi.
Xu Hongzu stopped to deal with the quiet funeral.
Because of the robbers on the road, at this time, Xu Hongzu's travel expenses are insufficient. If he keeps going, the consequences are unpredictable.
So the local people advised him to give up the idea of going forward and go home.
Xu Hongzu and Wen Jing are strangers. After all, they are just companions, each with his own ideas. Wen Jing didn't intend to write travel notes, and Xu Hongzu didn't intend to worship Buddha. There is really no friendship. Moreover, I also checked that he had been to Jizu Mountain before, and this trip didn't mean much to him.
But, he said, I want to move on and go to Jizu Mountain.
The local people asked: Why go?
Xu Hongzu answered: I promised him to take him to Jizu Mountain.
However, he has passed away.
I want to take his ashes with me. I will help him realize my promise to him.
Xu Hongzu set out, for the sake of the wish of a deceased, but also to realize his promise, although he was not familiar with the deceased.
The journey is very hard. Xu Hongzu, who has no travel expenses, walked quietly with the ashes he had heard. Without any financial support, he can only live in the wild, relying on wild vegetables and dry food to satisfy his hunger. In order to continue his life, he pawned what he could, just for a promise.
In this way, according to the original route, he visited 100,000 mountains in Guangxi, where the news was quiet, and then entered Sichuan, climbed Mount Emei, followed the Minjiang River and arrived in Songpan, Ganzi.
Cross Jinsha River, Lancang River, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna and reach Jizu Mountain.
In Ye Jia Temple, he untied the package on his back and took out the quiet ashes.
Here we are.
Here we are.
He solemnly buried his ashes in the temple of Ye Jia, where he fulfilled his promise.
Then he should go home.
But he didn't.
In a way, this is a gift from God, because it will be his last journey, so he can go as far as he can.
He left Jizu Mountain, moved on, crossed Kunlun Mountain for half a year, moved into Tibetan area for half a year, traveled for several months and set foot on his way home.
Not long after I went back, I became ill.
People who like sports should be in good health, while people who exercise every day (such as athletes) are not necessarily in good health, and so is travel.
It is estimated that Xu Hongzu fell ill after years of fatigue and failed to travel again. In the fourteenth year of Chongzhen (164 1), he was seriously ill and died at the age of 54.
It is said that his notes have more than two million words, but unfortunately they have not been preserved. The rest, about hundreds of thousands of words, were compiled into "Xu Xiake's Travels" by later generations.
In this book, the details of the mountains and rivers of the motherland are recorded, involving geography, water conservancy, landforms and so on. It is regarded as the greatest geographical work in the 17th century, which has been translated into dozens of languages and spread all over the world.
Ok, the summary should come out. This is the story of a great geographer. He traveled around to study geography and made outstanding contributions to the development of geography, which is the pride of the Chinese nation.
Is that so?
That's not true.
In fact, telling the story of this man, I just want to discuss a question. Why did he do it?
No funding, no recognition (at least not before death), no interest, no future, giving up everything and spending a lifetime just to travel?
What is it for?
I was puzzled, so I remembered another story.
After climbing Mount Everest, New Zealand mountaineer Hillary Clinton is often asked by reporters a question:
Why do you want to climb the mountain?
He never answered, so the reporter kept asking. Finally, once, he came up with an answer that everyone could no longer ask:
Because it's there!
Because it's there.
In fact, many things in this world do not need a reason. They need an excuse because many people like smoking. If they smoke for a long time, they need a reason.
As Xu Xiake said before his death:
"Zhang Qian in the Han Dynasty, Xuanzang in the Tang Dynasty and Lu Ye Chu Cai in the Yuan Dynasty have all traveled all over the world. However, they all accepted the emperor's orders and were ordered to travel in all directions. "
"I'm just a civilian. I wasn't ordered. I only wear clothes, crutches and sandals. I traveled around the world alone, so I have no regrets when I die. "
That's all.
What I want to say is in this story.
I believe many people will ask, what did you say?
Such a large space tells the rise and fall of a dynasty, but in the end, it tells such a story. what are you trying to say？
I repeat, what I want to say is in this story, and I'm done.
So the following words are incomprehensible, and you don't need to continue reading if you understand them.
I have talked about many things before, many ups and downs, many princes and princes, many helpless changes, many changes, but this thing, in my opinion, is the most important.
Because I want to tell you that the so-called hegemony and immortality are all just dirt. First it becomes feces, then it becomes soil.
I don't understand now, but I will understand later. If you don't understand later, wait later. If you don't understand it all your life, it doesn't matter.
And this last thing, it goes beyond all of the above, at least in my opinion.
But this thing, I thought for a long time, can't be expressed in accurate language or words. In the most embarrassing words, you can only understand, but you can't express.
However, I don't need to be beaten after all. After reading a lot of books, but unable to speak, I finally found this appropriate sentence from an obscure and worthless reading.
This is a desk calendar, a desk calendar that has been in front of me for a long time, but has never been turned over and has already expired.
I know, it was God who put this desk calendar on my desk. It looked at my daily efforts in recent years and persisted. It waited quietly and patiently for the end.
It is waiting, and on the day that is coming to an end, I will open this desk calendar that has been with me but has never been opened, with the final answer on it.
I opened it, and there was a famous saying on this desk calendar that didn't even make it clear who the celebrity was.
Yes, this is what I want to say, and this is what I want to express through Xu Xiake, which is enough to despise all princes and princes and the most perfect conclusion:
There is only one kind of success-spend your life in your own way. "
Starlight does not ask travelers, and time pays off.