Which work of the Ming Dynasty scientist does the work of Material 2 refer to?

In the early Ming Dynasty, Shen Kuo was the scientist who wrote the comprehensive science and technology work Dream Stream Pen Talk.

The works of non-scientists are usually not regarded as literature. Although they may contain deep thoughts and insights, they are usually not written for entertainment or art. The works of scientists are usually written to solve specific problems or explore specific fields. Their purpose is usually to provide readers with new knowledge, new insights, and new perspectives. Although some works of scientists may be considered literature, they are usually displayed on specific literary platforms such as science fiction, science fantasy, etc.

I'm sorry, I don't know which literary work "The Competition of Beauties" refers to. This phrase may refer to one or a certain literary work. I will try my best to answer your questions if you can provide more context.

The Ming Dynasty's Song Dynasty novels, also known as Song Dynasty novels, were a type of ancient Chinese novels that were mainly popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was based on the Song Dynasty and used the literary style and ideas of the Song Dynasty to write. It mainly described the city life, social customs and characters of the Song Dynasty, emphasizing human nature, human feelings and interpersonal relationships. One of the characteristics of the Ming Dynasty's Song Dynasty novels was that they paid attention to the development of the plot. They often showed the story through the dialogue and actions between the characters rather than narrating it from a single perspective. In addition, it also had a rich description of the characters and personalities, showing the fullness and detail of the Song Dynasty characters. The novels of the Ming Dynasty that imitated the people of Song Dynasty occupied an important position in the ancient Chinese novels, which had a profound influence on the literary creation of later generations.

The Four Great Qi Books of the Ming Dynasty referred to the four classic novels, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. These four works were regarded as literary masterpieces in the Ming Dynasty, and they had a profound influence on the development of Chinese literature. They had a high literary status and influence not only in China but also in the world.

The representative work of the mid-Ming Dynasty was Dream of the Red Chamber.

In ancient China, there was a comprehensive scientific and technological work called " Heavenly Craftsmanship ". This book was written by Song Yingxing, a scientist of the Ming Dynasty. It introduced China's agriculture, handicraft industry, water engineering, mining, smelting, machinery manufacturing and other technologies. It was a classic work in ancient Chinese scientific and technological literature, known as a comprehensive scientific and technological work in ancient China.

The first comprehensive scientific and technological work in ancient China was Tian Gong Kai Wu.

Journey to the West was an important work in the history of Ming Dynasty literature and also a classic in the history of Chinese literature. It was a long novel written by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West") who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures after 81 difficulties. This novel has a strong folk legend color, but also a combination of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and other thoughts, reflecting the traditional culture and moral values of the Chinese people, as well as awe and respect for nature. Journey to the West not only has a high artistic value in literature, but also has a profound impact on Chinese culture and society.

The Northern Dynasty referred to the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, and Northern Zhou Dynasties.