Author's brief introduction in the late Ming Dynasty

The late Ming Dynasty was a period from the end of the 16th century to the beginning of the 17th century, which was the decline of the Ming Dynasty. The historical background of the late Ming Dynasty was complicated, and huge changes had taken place in politics, economy, culture, and other aspects. During this period, novels were widely spread and developed as a form of literature. There were many authors in the late Ming Dynasty, and the more famous ones were: 1 Zhang Dai, also known as Zongzi, was a writer, historian, and cultural critic in the late Ming Dynasty. His works covered novels, essays, notes, historical records, and many other fields. He was known as the "giant of literature in the late Ming Dynasty." Luo Guanzhong, also known as Ruzhong, was a novelist, writer and historian in the late Ming Dynasty. His works, based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins, created famous novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber, which played an important role in the development and influence of novels in the late Ming Dynasty. 3. Jin Yong: His original name was Zha Liangyong, a novelist and martial arts novelist in the late Ming Dynasty. His works were mainly martial arts novels and were known as one of the founders of Chinese martial arts novels. 4. Wu Chengen, also known as Ruxiang, was a novelist, writer, and historian in the late Ming Dynasty. His works, mainly Journey to the West, were regarded as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels. These are some of the famous figures of the late Ming Dynasty whose works and contributions had a profound impact on the development of literature and culture in the late Ming Dynasty.

Li Hongzhang (October 30, 1859-March 12, 1903) was born in Liuyang, Hunan Province. He was an important politician, strategist, and diplomat at the end of the Qing Dynasty. He was known as the "First Official of the Qing Dynasty". Li Hongzhang was born in a poor family but was smart and educated since childhood. In 1876, he was admitted to Tianjin Beiyang Academy and began to receive formal military and political education. In 1882, he graduated from Beiyang Academy and was sent to Japan to study military theory and foreign affairs. During his stay in Japan, he actively participated in diplomatic activities with China and formed close friendships with Japanese diplomacy. After returning to China, Li Hongzhang began to be active on the Chinese political stage. He served as an aide to the Northern Warlords and participated in the Tianjin Religious Case and the negotiations between China and the foreign powers. In 1901, he was appointed as the foreign minister of the Qing Dynasty and began to carry out diplomatic missions. In 1904, he participated in the negotiations between China and Russia's Tsar Nicholas II and made an important contribution to the signing of the Ili treaty between China and Russia. Li Hongzhang experienced a series of political and military crises during the 40 years of the late Qing Dynasty. He actively responded to the domestic and international situation and put forward many important foreign policies and military strategies, laying the foundation for China's transformation and development. He was also an important figure in modern Chinese history, and had a far-reaching impact on modern Chinese politics, economy, culture and other aspects.

The Kangxi Dynasty was a Qing Dynasty historical novel written by Jia Qingzhao. Jin Yong was born on December 26, 1936 in Haining, Zhejiang Province. He was a famous martial arts novelist and the most influential in the Chinese literary world. His works had a unique style and were well-liked by readers. Jin Yong's works mainly described the grudges and loyalty of heroes in Jianghu, as well as the love entanglements between men and women. His works had been adapted into movies, TV series, stage plays, etc., and had a high reputation and influence in China and around the world.

The essay of the late Ming Dynasty refers to a literary form from the end of the Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty. It usually narrates stories and events in daily life in a humorous and relaxed tone. It is a branch of the development of ancient Chinese novels. There were many authors of essays in the late Ming Dynasty, and some of the famous authors included: 1 Qian Qianyi: He was a famous writer and poet at the end of the Ming Dynasty. His representative works include the Collection of Qian Shun Tang. 2 Luo Guanzhong: He is a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. His representative works include Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins. 3. Shi Naian: He was a novelist at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. His representative works include Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 4. Wang Shiwei: He was a famous writer and ideologist in the early Qing Dynasty. His representative works include "Nerves" and "Ode to Leisure". The essays in the late Ming Dynasty had a profound influence on the development of ancient Chinese novels. They not only enriched the subject matter and types of novels, but also provided important reference and enlightenment for the creation of novels in later generations.

The late Ming Dynasty referred to the period after the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the early establishment of the Qing Dynasty, usually from 1644 to 1722. During this period, China's regime change and political turmoil continued, social unrest, economic decline, cultural change and other problems also appeared. The late Ming Dynasty was an important period in Chinese history and also the later period of Chinese feudal society. During this period, China's culture, technology, economy and other aspects had undergone tremendous changes. With the development of society and economy, the process of urban development accelerated, and the prosperity of culture also followed. The political situation in the late Ming Dynasty was also very complicated. Many political systems and political powers appeared. After the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, it finally replaced the ruling position of the Ming Dynasty through continuous reform and consolidation. During this period, Chinese culture and art also ushered in a new peak, such as novels, operas, paintings and other art forms have been widely developed and spread. The late Ming Dynasty was an important period in Chinese history. It was of great significance to understand the later period of Chinese feudal society and the development of modern society.

Empress Xu (1362 - 1407) was the empress of Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest daughter of Xu Da, the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty. She was smart since childhood and liked to read. She was called "female student". In the ninth year of Hongwu (1376), she married Zhu Di and was conferred the title of Princess Yan. After Zhu Di ascended the throne, Empress Xu was made empress. The two of them had three sons and four daughters. After Zhu Di ascended the throne, Empress Xu assisted him in creating the "Yongle Prosperity" and managed the harem. She died in the fifth year of Yongle (1407) at the age of 46. Empress Xu was buried in the Ming Changling Tomb, and her posthumous title was 'Ren Xiao Ci Yi Cheng Ming Zhuang Xian Pei Tian Qi Sheng Wen Empress.'

Empress Xu (1362 - 1407) was the direct descendant of Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest daughter of Xu Da, the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty. She was smart since childhood and liked to read. She was called "female student". In the ninth year of Hongwu (1376), she married Zhu Di and was conferred the title of Princess Yan. After Zhu Di ascended the throne, she assisted her husband in creating the "Yongle Prosperity" and managed the harem. Empress Xu died in Nanjing in July of the fifth year of Yongle (1407) at the age of 46. Empress Xu was buried in the Ming Changling Tomb, and her posthumous title was 'Ren Xiao Ci Yi Cheng Ming Zhuang Xian Pei Tian Qi Sheng Wen Empress.'

The Mysterious Case of Ming Dynasty was a mystery novel about a bizarre murder case during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The case involved many suspects and witnesses, each claiming to be a victim or an innocent party. The author gradually revealed the truth of the case through in-depth analysis and detailed description. At the same time, some historical background and character relationships are also interwoven in the novel to give readers a deeper understanding of the social and political situation during the Ming Dynasty.

" The First Jester of the Ming Dynasty " was a novel about the corruption of officials at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The novel took the protagonist Li Shizhong as the protagonist. It revealed the darkness and corruption of politics in the late Ming Dynasty by telling the story of him gradually becoming a corrupt jester from an honest official. The novel used history as the background to present the political situation and social style of the late Ming Dynasty through fictional characters and plots. The novel described some famous historical figures such as Emperor Wanli, Shen Shixing, Huang Zicheng, etc. Their images were deeply shaped and became important characters in the novel. The novel tells how Li Shizhong survived the political corruption and gradually became corrupt and eventually became one of the biggest jester in the late Ming Dynasty. The plot of the novel is full of ups and downs, the characters are vivid, and the language is concise. It is an excellent historical novel.

The author of The Storm of the Late Ming Dynasty was Liu Kezhuang. Liu Kezhuang (1888-1966) was a modern Chinese literature, critic and scholar. He was one of the most important figures in the history of modern Chinese literature and was known as the "literary giant". His works deeply reflected the political, economic, and cultural situation of Chinese society at that time, which had high literary value and historical significance. His representative works included Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and so on.