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治世餘聞   By: (1474-1555)

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"治世餘聞" is a thought-provoking and captivating novel that delves into the complexities of human nature, power dynamics, and societal issues. Hongmo Chen expertly weaves together multiple storylines that intersect and overlap, creating a rich tapestry of characters and events.

The characters are well-developed and multifaceted, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas and desires for power and control. The author skillfully explores the consequences of their actions and decisions, painting a realistic and often bleak picture of the world they inhabit.

One of the strengths of the novel is its exploration of themes such as corruption, ambition, and the struggle for power. Chen doesn't shy away from depicting the darker aspects of human nature, presenting a stark and sometimes unsettling portrait of society.

Overall, "治世餘聞" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning the nature of power and the lengths people will go to obtain it. Chen's writing is eloquent and evocative, drawing readers into a world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and moral ambiguity.

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    丁未歲,鳳陽、亳州並淮安等處,皆報黃河清一月。及秋,今上即 位。先是,庚寅春甘露降於郊壇鬆,時憲廟親郊,御齋宮,取以賜百官。 翰林院進《甘露頌》,然是瑞實兆今上之在娠。至秋孟朏,乃誕。自古 聖帝明王之降生不偶,蓋必有禎祥兆於先,而非人所預知也。況今上實 太平天子,天意固有在矣。   內監蟲蟻房,蓄養四方所貢各色鳥獸甚多。弘治改元,首議放省, 以減浪費。所司白虎豹之屬,放即害物,欲殺恐非諒暗新政。左右以為 疑,上曰:「但絕其食,令自斃可也。」   戊申歲,縣丞徐頊上疏,請理皇妣薨逝之由,以復不共戴天之仇。 疏下內閣擬旨,大學士萬安、劉吉、尹直俱在,萬、劉皆不欲行,只言 請上自處。內臣將本去,尹復謂曰:「非不准行,只請上示寬嚴輕重之 意,庶好擬旨批示。」逾三日,詢知本在御前。尹語萬、劉曰:「此本 不出,徐必再言,或有他人言,必來問所以不行,將何以對?今須請出 擬行。」於是內臣將本來擬,尹擬「法司看了來說。」劉曰:「法司便 要拿人,且著禮部。」尹曰:「禮部吉凶禮文煩擾不暇。... Continue reading book >>




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