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Governing by the Elderly: A Tale of Compromise in Late 14th Century Ming China

In the annals of Chinese history, the Ming dynasty under the Hongwu Emperor stands out for its rigorous reforms and […]

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The Harsh Realities of Soldiers Under Emperor Hongwu: A Study of Military Exploitation in Early Ming China

Introduction: Unveiling the Hidden Hardships of Hongwu’s Soldiers The early Ming dynasty, founded by Emperor Hongwu in 1368, is often […]

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The Lu Zhonghe Case: Unraveling Corruption and the Campaign Against Wealthy Landowners in Early Ming China

Introduction: The Context of the Early Ming Dynasty and Grain Management The early Ming dynasty, founded by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang […]

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The Peng Yulin Case: Forced Rebellion and the Common People under Hongwu

Introduction: A Grim Tale from Early Ming Dynasty In the 19th year of the Hongwu reign , a Buddhist monk […]

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The Severed Thumb Case: Loyalty and Obedience in Ming Dynasty China

Introduction: The Complex Web of Loyalty in Imperial China In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, loyalty to the emperor […]

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The Pan Fu Affair: The Last Stand of a Defiant Official in Early Ming China

The early Ming dynasty, under the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang , was a period marked by dramatic efforts to restore […]

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The Collective Punishment Policy in Ming China: How the “Known Man” System Suppressed Social Vitality

Introduction: The Context of Ming Dynasty Governance The early Ming dynasty , marked a significant turning point in Chinese history. […]

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The Yang Mantou Case: A Harrowing Tale of Financial Exploitation in Early Ming China

Introduction: A Grim Warning from Emperor Hongwu In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, under the reign of its […]

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The Story of Chen Shouliu: The First Citizen of the Ming Dynasty and the People’s Fight Against Corruption

Introduction: A Peasant’s Rise to Political Fame In the early years of the Ming dynasty, amid the sweeping reforms and […]

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The Case of Zhu Sheng: Desperation and Rebellion of Local Clerks in Early Ming China

In the formative years of the Ming dynasty, the delicate balance between central authority and local administration faced profound challenges. […]

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The Guo Huan Case: A Tragic Reflection of Ming Dynasty Governance and Social Struggles

In the eighteenth year of the Hongwu reign , the so-called “Guo Huan Case” erupted, exposing widespread corruption and injustice […]

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The Shi Lingzhi Case: A Clash Between Military Authority and Civil Rights in Early Ming China

The early Ming dynasty under Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was marked by stringent legal reforms and an uncompromising approach to governance. […]

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The Edicts of the Hongwu Emperor: Reform, Retribution, and the Quest to Restore Moral Order in Early Ming China

Introduction: The Birth of a New Legal-Political Ethos In the tumultuous aftermath of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty’s decline, Zhu Yuanzhang […]

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