The Ming dynasty is not the most powerful, why can it be numerous?

The Ming dynasty was not the most powerful in ancient dynasties, but why was it so numerous?

If we rank the popularity of Chinese historical dynasties, the Ming Dynasty is at least the top three, if not the top three. There are many netizens who love the Ming Dynasty, and related topics of the Ming Dynasty have been repeatedly discussed. What is the reason?

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Ming Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty established by Han people. No matter its territory, longevity and achievements in governing the country, it is almost the same as that of Qin, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties. In terms of hard power, the Ming Dynasty can be regarded as a proud dynasty. The Ming dynasty seized the world, which was different from those dynasties that bullied orphans and widows in the Sui and Song Dynasties, and it beat itself. For China people who are good-looking, everyone is willing to talk about their powerful ancestors.

The topicality of the founding emperor

The reputation of a dynasty is closely related to the reputation of the founding emperor. Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is the most legendary among the founding emperors, so it is also the most topical. Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Western Han Dynasty, was at least a pavilion leader, but Zhu Yuanzhang was a thoroughly impoverished, bankrupt and wandering farmer. He started at the bottom and won the throne entirely by his own efforts. This resume is inspiring enough.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang's topic is more about his personal experience. His suspicious personality, brutal style and extraordinary energy, especially the historical facts of "burning the building to celebrate success" and stripping the grass and abolishing the prime minister, left enough gossip for future generations.

The ruler has backbone.

Chongzhen, the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was also a controversial emperor with many topics. He was extremely diligent but lost his country, but his heart was wiped out by everyone. He has a strong character, but he is indecisive in national politics. Chongzhen embodies the national character of the Ming Dynasty: even if I am weak, I will never admit my weakness to the outside world.

Someone on the internet made up a joke to advocate and shout for Daming: I won't cede territory, be a vassal, pay tribute to Daming, kiss Daming for 300 years, and the son of heaven will protect the country and the king will die. Although it can't be said that it is completely loyal to historical facts, it also reflects the national characteristics of the Ming Dynasty from one angle: even if you are beaten, you must hold on, suffer hardships, and never surrender even if you die.

Cattle breed in large numbers

Of course, the greatness of the Ming dynasty was not entirely attributed to the emperor, and the civil servants and military commanders of the Ming dynasty also contributed enough strength.

Liu Bowen, the founding hero, spent 500 years before his death and 500 years after his reincarnation, looking at the bodies of fortune tellers, and Zhang Fu, a famous Yongle player, fought against all kinds of discontent in Vietnam. Wang Shouren (Wang Yangming) began to be both civil and military, and his founding thought is still respected by future generations; Zhang Faming, who practiced whipping, is regarded as one of the most outstanding reformers in history. Qi Jiguang's Southeast War of Resistance completely broke the enemy's foundation; Yu Qian (if you want to listen to cross talk, please go out and turn left to the German club, and you can only speak Lyrics of Lime), Hai Rui and Yuan Chonghuan, not to mention these famous names.

Even Comrade Zheng He, the eunuch, was near Zhu Zhechi, leading the Daming Navy to seven voyages to the West, making Daming's national prestige in Africa. Magellan had to call Zheng He an old-timer.

Literary masterpiece

Finally, we can't forget the great contribution made by the Ming Dynasty in the cultural field. After all, force can only make people yield temporarily, and cultural soft power is the core competitiveness.

It was at this stage that the book Yongle Dadian was certified by the Encyclopedia Britannica as "the largest encyclopedia in the history of the world". It is not only all-encompassing, but also a symbol of China culture.

In addition, three of the four classical novels were produced in the Ming Dynasty. If we add another wonderful book, Jin Ping Mei, it can still be called the "Four Great Novels", which is the spiritual food for countless people in China since childhood. If it weren't for the Ming Dynasty, our spiritual world wouldn't be so colorful.

Of course, every dynasty is unique and their historical wealth is irreplaceable. It's understandable to like a certain dynasty, but it's not a correct attitude to treat history if you favor one over another or even criticize the other because of personal likes and dislikes.

After all, the value of history lies in remembering, drawing lessons from and inheriting, rather than blowing water, spitting and swearing. "If you realize that you don't remonstrate with the past, you can chase it if you know it." I hope everyone can maintain a correct and objective view of history.