What period of social reality did the novel Old Ruins 'Travels reflect?
The novel Lao Can's Travels mainly reflected all aspects of Chinese society during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, including politics, economy, culture, social customs, etc. In the political aspect, the Qianlong period implemented the policy of "literary inquisition", which restricted the freedom of speech and threatened the stability of the relatively conservative society. In terms of economy, China's economy gradually flourished during the Qing Dynasty, but there were still some social problems such as the disparity between the rich and the poor and the backward water conservancy projects. In terms of culture, the traditional culture of the Qing Dynasty was still widely passed down, but it was also impacted by new ideas, such as the chivalrous spirit and anti-corruption ideas depicted in Lao Can's Travels. In terms of society, the Qing Dynasty was relatively stable, but there were also some social problems such as land disputes and thieves. The novel Lao Can's Travels reflected the social outlook and the living conditions of the people in the Qing Dynasty by describing the social reality at that time.
