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China's Living LegendsMing Officials Were Paid Starvation Wages—Here’s Why They Didn’t RevoltThink your salary is low?Hai Rui, the Ming Dynasty’s most honest official, could barely afford to eat—despite serving the emperor.This episode explores how China’s imperial salary system trapped officials in poverty, why corruption became normalized, and what it says about institutional failure across dynasties.❣️If You Like My Video 👇🏻：💌https://buymeacoffee.com/sldingThis episode examines the roots of low official salaries in ancient China, using the Ming Dynasty and Hai Rui as key case studies. We explore how Zhu Yuanzhang’s “ancestral system” froze wages, why officials had to cover administrative costs from their own pockets, and how this l...2025-07-0618 min
KongerækkenKinas historie 5: Det mægtige MingMongolerne blev i 1368 fordrevet fra kejsertronen efter et stort bondeoprør, og i de kommende knap 300 år var det Ming, der sad på magten. Den første Ming-kejser var Zhu Yuanzhang, og han holdt på magten med brutale midler og slog hårdt ned på alle ansatser til oprør.Vi kender Ming-dynastiet fra de berømte vaser, men det var også under Ming, at den kinesiske mur fik den udformning, vi kender i dag. Men hvad er der ellers? Ikke så lidt! Lyt med.Serien om Kinas historie er støttet af Carlsbergfondet og er anden sæs...2025-03-1047 min
Empires: Dominance and LegacyThe Ming Dynasty - Economic and cultural resurgence in China.The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) marked a golden age in Chinese history, characterized by economic prosperity, cultural renaissance, and significant global influence. Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, the Ming Dynasty restored order after the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty, emphasizing Confucian governance, agricultural reforms, and traditional Chinese culture.Key achievements include the construction of the Forbidden City under the Yongle Emperor, the commissioning of the monumental Yongle Encyclopedia, and Admiral Zheng He’s maritime expeditions, which showcased China’s technological and organizational sophistication on a global scale. The Ming also saw advancements in art, literature, and printing, producing enduring master...2025-01-1304 min
DepDiv PodcastDepDiv Podcast - From Peasant to Emperor: Zhu Yuanzhang (朱元璋), the Founder of Ming DynastyWe deep dive into Wu Han's biography of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the Ming Dynasty. It details the biography's creation, revisions prompted by Mao Zedong's feedback, and Wu Han's meticulous research into Zhu Yuanzhang's life and reign.
Host by Yadada and Maple; powered by NotebookLM; produced by FireflyHaku.2025-01-0411 min
The History of China#268 - Qing 13: The War of the Three FeudatoriesJust as the last vestiges of the Ming are being swept away, a new round of wars will erupt to challenge Manchu suzerainty over China. From both within - as in the rebellions led by the three great feudatory lords of the south - and without - as in the challenges coming from Mongolia and Taiwan - the Kangxi Emperor's reign, and the Qing Dynasty itself, will be tested as never before.Time Period Covered:~1661-1683 CEGreat Qing:The Kangxi Emperor (Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722]2024-04-1934 min
The History of China Podcast#268 - Qing 13: The War of the Three FeudatoriesJust as the last vestiges of the Ming are being swept away, a new round of wars will erupt to challenge Manchu suzerainty over China. From both within - as in the rebellions led by the three great feudatory lords of the south - and without - as in the challenges coming from Mongolia and Taiwan - the Kangxi Emperor's reign, and the Qing Dynasty itself, will be tested as never before.
Time Period Covered:
~1661-1683 CE
Great Qing:
The Kangxi Emperor (Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722]
Prince Lergiyan
Gyesu, Prince Kang of the First Rank [1645-1697]
Shang Kexi, Prince of Pingnan [1604...2024-04-1932 min
Stars shine brightly: basketball star’s legendary journeyIn the 2004 Athens Olympics, Yao Ming averaged 218 points and 97 rebounds per game, but what about Yi Jianlian and Zhu FangyuIn the 2004 Athens Olympics, Yao Ming averaged 218 points and 97 rebounds per game, but what about Yi Jianlian and Zhu Fangyu2024-03-2503 min
The History of China#259 - Qing 4: Dorgon's Domination, Death, & DownfallPrince Regent Dorgon of Great Qing is riding high, at the height of his majesty, power, and untouchability. Why, he's even starting to think of himself as more of the ruler than the 6-year-old emperor who is his charge. Those are mighty fine wings you've got there, Icarus...Time Period Covered:1646-1651 CEMajor Historical Actors:Qing:The Shunzhi Emperor (Fulin) [r. 1663-1661]Prince Dorgon, Regent of Great Qing [1612-1650]Ajige, Prince Ying of the First Rank [1605-1651]2023-10-2348 minThe History of China Podcast#259 - Qing 4: Dorgon's Domination, Death, & DownfallPrince Regent Dorgon of Great Qing is riding high, at the height of his majesty, power, and untouchability. Why, he's even starting to think of himself as more of the ruler than the 6-year-old emperor who is his charge. Those are mighty fine wings you've got there, Icarus...
Time Period Covered:
1646-1651 CE
Major Historical Actors:
Qing:
The Shunzhi Emperor (Fulin) [r. 1663-1661]
Prince Dorgon, Regent of Great Qing [1612-1650]
Ajige, Prince Ying of the First Rank [1605-1651]
Dodo, Prince of Yu [1614-1649]
Bolo, Prince Duanzhong [1613-1652]
Hong Chengchou [1593-1665]
Jirgalang, Prince Zheng of the First Rank [1599-1655]
Haoge, Prince...2023-10-2346 min
The History of China#257 - Qing 3: Lose Your Hair, Or Lose Your HeadManchu occupation of the lands south of the Yangtze River proceed smoothly... right up until Prince Dorgon is convinced by some of his advisors that everyone needs a haircut.Within Southern Ming, multiple princes vie for power - such as it it - at pretty much the worst possible time to be having a throne-fight.Time Period Covered:1645-1646 CEMajor Historical Actors:Qing:Prince Dorgon, Regent of Great Qing [1612-1650]Dodo, Prince of Yu [1614-1649]Bolo...2023-09-1749 minThe History of China Podcast#257 - Qing 3: Lose Your Hair, Or Lose Your HeadManchu occupation of the lands south of the Yangtze River proceed smoothly... right up until Prince Dorgon is convinced by some of his advisors that everyone needs a haircut.
Within Southern Ming, multiple princes vie for power - such as it it - at pretty much the worst possible time to be having a throne-fight.
Time Period Covered:
1645-1646 CE
Major Historical Actors:
Qing:
Prince Dorgon, Regent of Great Qing [1612-1650]
Dodo, Prince of Yu [1614-1649]
Bolo, Prince Duanzhong [1613-1652]
Hong Chengchou [1593-1665]
Southern Ming:
Zhu Yujian, Prince of Tang/Longwu Emperor [1602-1646]
Zhu Yihai, Prince of Lu, Regent of...2023-09-1747 min
The History of China#255 - Ming 39: It's the End of the World As We Know ItFor the once-great Ming, the 1630s... suck. Manchus are battering down the creaky northern defenses, foreign silver has dried up, the treasuries are empty, famine, plague and locust swarms are ripping through the populace, and bandit warlords are causing a ruckus in the west... with an increasing eye on the capital itself.Time Period Covered:ca. 1638-1644 CEMajor Historical Figures:Great Ming:The Chongzhen Emperor (Zhu Youjian) [r. 1627-1644]Xiong Wencan, Supreme Commander of Bandit Pacification [d. 1639]General...2023-06-1838 minThe History of China Podcast#255 - Ming 39: It's The End of the World As We Know ItFor the once-great Ming, the 1630s... suck. Manchus are battering down the creaky northern defenses, foreign silver has dried up, the treasuries are empty, famine, plague and locust swarms are ripping through the populace, and bandit warlords are causing a ruckus in the west... with an increasing eye on the capital itself.
Time Period Covered:
ca. 1638-1644 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Great Ming:
The Chongzhen Emperor (Zhu Youjian) [r. 1627-1644]
Xiong Wencan, Supreme Commander of Bandit Pacification [d. 1639]
General Yang Sichang [d. 1641]
General Sun Chuanting [d. 1643]
General Wu Sangui [1616-1678]
Great Qing:
Hong Taiji [1592-1643]
Prince Abatai [1589-1646]
Prince Dorgon [1612...2023-06-1836 min
The History of China#253 - Ming 38: Manchus, and Pirates, and Rebels, Oh My!The Chongzhen Emperor takes command of the Ming, but things are not going well... and they're not going to get any better. After purging his government of partisan elements, he find he's now condemned it to hopeless deadlock. Along the southern coasts, pirate fleets and Dutch privateers prowl the water, making trade all but impossible. Economic and currency woes lead, combined with repeated natural catastrophes lead to widespread banditry and rebel factions doing what they must to survive... and through it all, the Manchu threat to the north continue to press its advantage, breaking through the Great Wall, and...2023-04-2743 min
The History of China Podcast#253 - Ming 38; Manchus, and Pirates, and Rebels, Oh My!The Chongzhen Emperor takes command of the Ming, but things are not going well... and they're not going to get any better. After purging his government of partisan elements, he find he's now condemned it to hopeless deadlock. Along the southern coasts, pirate fleets and Dutch privateers prowl the water, making trade all but impossible. Economic and currency woes lead, combined with repeated natural catastrophes lead to widespread banditry and rebel factions doing what they must to survive... and through it all, the Manchu threat to the north continue to press its advantage, breaking through the Great Wall, and going...2023-04-2741 min
The History of China#252 - Ming 37: The Donglin DebacleGreat Ming's 15th emperor steps up to bat at the tender age of 15, but he's not terribly interested in tackling the challenges facing the empire. He'd rather sit in his room and... build models. As if that weren't enough, things go from already-bad to even-worse when a certain eunuch with a mountain of a chip on his shoulder manages to wrangle the reins of power from the teenage monarch.Time Period Covered:1620-1627 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Tianqi Emperor (Zhu Youjiao) [r. 1620-1627]2023-04-1037 minThe History of China Podcast#252 - Ming 37: The Donglin DebacleGreat Ming's 15th emperor steps up to bat at the tender age of 15, but he's not terribly interested in tackling the challenges facing the empire. He'd rather sit in his room and... build models. As if that weren't enough, things go from already-bad to even-worse when a certain eunuch with a mountain of a chip on his shoulder manages to wrangle the reins of power from the teenage monarch.
Time Period Covered:
1620-1627 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Tianqi Emperor (Zhu Youjiao) [r. 1620-1627]
Exalted Duke Wei Zhongxian [1568-1627]
Madame Ke [1605-1627]
Minister of War Cui Chengxiu [1571-1627]
Grand Secretary...2023-04-1035 min
This Dave In History with Dave JayThe Ming Dynasty FAILED to Make China Great AgainZhu Di (Yongle - Ming Dynasty) refurbished the Great Wall of China, built the Forbidden City in Beijing, and launched the Treasure Fleets with the help of his favorite eunuch, Zheng He - but it wasn't enough!On This Dave In History comedian Dave Jay and a rotating cast of dummies talk history. Don't fact check us.Follow Dave Jay on IG: @davejaycomicFollow Kandace Medina on IG: @chunkerknugget2023-03-2434 min
The History of China#251 - Ming 36: The Final ShowdownPlease take a few minutes to help out the show by taking the Airwave listener survey! Thank you in advance!www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave We revisit the pivotal Battle of Sarhu of 1619/20, but this time from the Ming perspective. Then we'll finally send the Wanli Emperor into his tomb and take stock of his reign and legacy, before getting into our final few emperors Great Ming has left in the tank.Time Period Covered:1619-1621 CEMajor Historical Figures:2023-03-1834 minThe History of China Podcast#251 - Ming 36: The Last ShowdownWe revisit the pivotal Battle of Sarhu of 1619/20, but this time from the Ming perspective. Then we'll finally send the Wanli Emperor into his tomb and take stock of his reign and legacy, before getting into our final few emperors Great Ming has left in the tank.
Time Period Covered:
1619-1621 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yujin) [r. 1572-1620]
The Taichang Emperor (Zhu Changluo) [r. 1620-1620]
The Tianqi Emperor (Zhu Youjiao) [r. 1620-1627]
Consort Li
Supreme Commander Yang Hao [d. 1629]
General Du Song, "The Madman" [d. 1619]
General Ma Lin [d. 1619]
General Li Rubo [d. 1621]
General Liu...2023-03-1832 min
The IntellectualCruisy, Sleepy, Melancholy: On filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang Podcast: University of Minnesota PressEpisode: Cruisy, Sleepy, Melancholy: On filmmaker Tsai Ming-liangPub date: 2023-03-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationA critical figure in queer Sinophone cinema, Tsai Ming-liang is a major force in Taiwan cinema and global moving image art. A new book by Nicholas de Villiers, CRUISY, SLEEPY, MELANCHOLY, offers a fascinating, systematic method for analyzing the queerness of Tsai’s films and reveals striking connections between sexuality, space, and cinema. Here, the author is joined in conversation with Beth Tsai...2023-03-151h 20
University of Minnesota PressCruisy, Sleepy, Melancholy: On filmmaker Tsai Ming-liangA critical figure in queer Sinophone cinema, Tsai Ming-liang is a major force in Taiwan cinema and global moving image art. A new book by Nicholas de Villiers, CRUISY, SLEEPY, MELANCHOLY, offers a fascinating, systematic method for analyzing the queerness of Tsai’s films and reveals striking connections between sexuality, space, and cinema. Here, the author is joined in conversation with Beth Tsai. Nicholas de Villiers is professor of English and film at the University of North Florida.Beth Tsai is visiting assistant professor of East Asian Lan...2023-03-031h 20
The History of China#247 - Ming 32: State On the WaneAs Ming China enters the 16th century, the Wanli Emperor, his ministers, a new canal, Portuguese & Spanish explorers, the usual gaggle of Chinese neighbors, the Philippines, the Christian Church, The White Lotus, and - of course - the Jesuits all start becoming one another problems...Time Period Covered:~1600-1617 CEMajor Historical Figures:MING:The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yizhun) [r. 1572-1620]Li Zhi, persecuted Neo-Confucian philosopher [1527–1602]Li Rusong, Ming Commander in Chief [d. 1598]Wang Yangming, Master of th...2023-01-0833 minThe History of China Podcast#247 - Ming 32: State On the WaneAs Ming China enters the 16th century, the Wanli Emperor, his ministers, a new canal, Portuguese & Spanish explorers, the usual gaggle of Chinese neighbors, the Philippines, the Christian Church, The White Lotus, and - of course - the Jesuits all start becoming one another problems...
Time Period Covered:
~1600-1617 CE
Major Historical Figures:
MING:
The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yizhun) [r. 1572-1620]
Li Zhi, persecuted Neo-Confucian philosopher [1527–1602]
Li Rusong, Ming Commander in Chief [d. 1598]
Wang Yangming, Master of the "School of the Mind" [1472–1529]
Wang Zhicai, politician & assaultee [d. 16??]
Zhang Zha, the "Attack With the Club" Intruder [d. 1617]
OTHERS:
Limahong (Lin Feng), Pira...2023-01-0831 min
The History of China#245 - Ming 31: Event HorizonBeing the most powerful person in the empire must be nothing but the good life, right? Well... not so much. And especially with the truly dysfunctional Ming system facing the newly-adult Wanli Emperor, it's a system that promises all the perks, but delivers only drudgery, frustration, and disappointment. Not even 5,000 concubines can make up for that...Time Period Covered:1582-1600 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yizhun) [r. 1572-1620]Empress Xiaoduan (Wang Xijie) [1564-1620]Noble Consort Wang [1565-1611]2022-12-1239 min
The History of China Podcast#245 - Ming 31: Event HorizonBeing the most powerful person in the empire must be nothing but the good life, right? Well... not so much. And especially with the truly dysfunctional Ming system facing the newly-adult Wanli Emperor, it's a system that promises all the perks, but delivers only drudgery, frustration, and disappointment. Not even 5,000 concubines can make up for that...
Time Period Covered:
1582-1600 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yizhun) [r. 1572-1620]
Empress Xiaoduan (Wang Xijie) [1564-1620]
Noble Consort Wang [1565-1611]
Prince Zhu Changluo, "First Imperial Son" [1582-1620]
Noble Consort Zheng [1565-1630]
Prince Zhu Changxun, "Third Imperial Son" [1586-1641]
Grand Secretary...2022-12-1238 minThe History of China Podcast#244 - Ming 30: A Last Luminous GloamingAt 29, the weak and ineffectual Longqing Emperor take the Dragon Throne in 1567. But it won't be long before the curse of the House of Zhu strikes him down, leaving Great Ming to his 9-year-old son, Wanli. That means - of course - the government is in the hands of the court ministers and its all-powerful Grand Secretary, the ruthlessly conniving Zhang Juzheng.
Time Period Covered:
1567-1582 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Longqing Emperor (Zhu Zaihou) [r. 1567-1572]
The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yijun) [r. 1567-1620]
Grand Secretary Xu Jie [1503-1583]
Grand Secretary Gao Gong [1513-1578]
Senior Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng [1525-1582]
...2022-11-2635 min
The History of China#244 - Ming 30: A Last Luminous GloamingAt 29, the weak and ineffectual Longqing Emperor take the Dragon Throne in 1567. But it won't be long before the curse of the House of Zhu strikes him down, leaving Great Ming to his 9-year-old son, Wanli. That means - of course - the government is in the hands of the court ministers and its all-powerful Grand Secretary, the ruthlessly conniving Zhang Juzheng.Time Period Covered:1567-1582 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Longqing Emperor (Zhu Zaihou) [r. 1567-1572]The Wanli Emperor (Zhu Yijun) [r. 1567...2022-11-2637 min
Not Just the TudorsFall of the Ming DynastyIn 1627 Zhu Youjian, the Chongzhen Emperor, became the 17th - and what would turn out to be the last - Emperor of China’s Ming Dynasty. It had ruled a vast realm stretching 6.5 million square kilometres for 250 years.In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Professor Timothy Brook to discover more about Zhu Youjian’s remarkable life and startling death, and explore the nature of his power and how it collapsed.This episode was edited by Thomas Ntinas and produced by Rob Weinberg.For more...2022-11-2451 minThe History of China Podcast#243 - Ming 29: Ahh, Curse Your Sudden But Inevitable Betrayal!Great Ming has a pirate problem on its hands. Unable to effectively suppress it militarily, the officials in charge turn to wheeling and dealing to get the seabooters to give up their outlaw ways. But when the Jiajing Emperor starts sticking his nose in to such affairs from way up in Beijing, suddenly all bets are off...
Time Period Covered:
1549-1567 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
The Jiajing Emperor (Zhu Houcong) [r. 1521-1567]
Grand Chancellor Yan Song [1480-1567]
Nanjing Minister of War Zhang Jing [d. 1555]
Censor Zhao Wenhua [d. 1557]
Censor Hu Zongxian [1512-1565]
Commander Yu Dayou [1512-1579]
Commander Qi Zhiguang [1528...2022-11-0534 min
The History of China#243 - Ming 29: Ahh, Curse Your Sudden But Inevitable Betrayal!Great Ming has a pirate problem on its hands. Unable to effectively suppress it militarily, the officials in charge turn to wheeling and dealing to get the seabooters to give up their outlaw ways. But when the Jiajing Emperor starts sticking his nose in to such affairs from way up in Beijing, suddenly all bets are off...Time Period Covered:1549-1567 CEMajor Historical Figures:Ming:The Jiajing Emperor (Zhu Houcong) [r. 1521-1567]Grand Chancellor Yan Song [1480-1567]Nanjing...2022-11-0536 min
The History of China Podcast#240 - Ming 27: The Solecism of PowerThe Jiajing Emperor rounds out the back-half of his interminably long reign by hiding away in his personal palace, and only occasionally coming out to tell everyone what a terrible job they're all doing. The Mongols seize on Ming weakness to basically do whatever they want, and the Ming respond by turtling even harder and building more walls. Without an imperial guiding hand, the ministers are left to their own devices... with predictably selfish and myopic results.
Time Period Covered:
1550-1567 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming Empire:
The Jiajing Emperor (Zhu Houcong) [r. 1521-1567]
Gen. Qiu Ruan [d. 1552]
Grand Secretary...2022-09-0940 min
The History of China#240 - Ming 27: The Solecism of PowerThe Jiajing Emperor rounds out the back-half of his interminably long reign by hiding away in his personal palace, and only occasionally coming out to tell everyone what a terrible job they're all doing. The Mongols seize on Ming weakness to basically do whatever they want, and the Ming respond by turtling even harder and building more walls. Without a imperial guiding hand, the ministers are left to their own devices... with predictably selfish and myopic results.Time Period Covered:1550-1567 CEMajor Historical Figures:...2022-09-0942 min
The History of China#239 - Ming 26: Red Lead PrescriptionThe Jianwen Emperor plays shell-games with his dad's spirit tablet, decides Confucius has had it too good for too long, gets gross in his pursuit for immortality, and tries breath-play with his concubines... oh yes, and fire. So, so much fire.Time Period Covered:ca. 1524-1547 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Jiajing Emperor (Zhu Houcong) [r. 1521-1567]Empress Dowager Zhang [r. 1505-1541]Empress Chen [r. 1522-1528]Empress Zhang [r. 1529-1534]Empress Fang [r. 1534-1547]Confucius [551...2022-08-2036 minThe History of China Podcast#239 - Ming 26: Red Lead PrescriptionThe Jianwen Emperor plays shell-games with his dad's spirit tablet, decides Confucius has had it too good for too long, gets gross in his pursuit for immortality, and tries breath-play with his concubines... oh yes, and fire. So, so much fire.
Time Period Covered:
ca. 1524-1547 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Jiajing Emperor (Zhu Houcong) [r. 1521-1567]
Empress Dowager Zhang [r. 1505-1541]
Empress Chen [r. 1522-1528]
Empress Zhang [r. 1529-1534]
Empress Fang [r. 1534-1547]
Confucius [551-479 BCE]
Minister Xia Yan
Minister Huo Tao
Major Sources Cited:
Works Cited:
Geiss, James. “The Chia-ching reign, 1522-1566,” in The Cambridge History of China, Vol...2022-08-2034 min
Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals PodcastFall and Rise of China: Ming Strike BackLast time we spoke, the Yuan Dynasty lost their hold over China as a result of famines and a rebellion led by Zhu Yuanzhang that eventually toppled them. Now the Ming Dynasty stood as a marvel to the world achieving great wonders, but how long would it prosper? The Ming Dynasty’s first Emperors began their reign hampered by paranoia, leading to bloodshed. Eventually it seemed all was going well for the new Dynasty, but then an external threat came to the door in the form of Japan. The Imjin War of 1592-1598 saw the Ming Dynasty quelling the Ja...2022-06-2058 min
The History of China Podcast#234 - Ming 24: The Grand Rites ControversyWith the Zhengde Emperor dead without an heir, the succession is in question and rebellion brewing. Fortunately, Grand Secretary Yang Tinghe has planned for this and calls in his backup - the 13-year-old Prince of Xing, Zhengde's younger cousin. He'll come to power as the Jiajing Emperor... but Secretary Yang will very quickly find out that, though young, Jiajing is a spitfire who's here to play the game, not be played.
Time Period Covered:
1519-1524 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Zhu Houcong (The Jiajing Emperor) [r. 1521-1567]
Grand Secretary Yang Tinghe [1459-1529]
Empress Dowager Zhang [1471-1541]
Lady/Empress Dowager Jiang
Major...2022-04-2835 min
The History of China#234 - Ming 24: The Grand Rites ControversyWith the Zhengde Emperor dead without an heir, the succession is in question and rebellion brewing. Fortunately, Grand Secretary Yang Tinghe has planned for this and calls in his backup - the 13-year-old Prince of Xing, Zhengde's younger cousin. He'll come to power as the Jiajing Emperor... but Secretary Yang will very quickly find out that, though young, Jiajing is a spitfire who's here to play the game, not be played.Time Period Covered:1519-1524 CEMajor Historical Figures:Zhu Houcong (The Jiajing Emperor) [r. 1521...2022-04-2837 minThe History of China Podcast#233 - Ming 23: General Zhu Shou's Ultimate Party Yacht River CruiseThere's trouble brewing in the south. A minor prince with delusions of grandeur gets a bit too big for his britches. Portuguese Pirates plunder peninsular ports before coming to call on Canton. This sounds like a job for the great General Zhu Shou, Heroic Defender of the Realm and Ultimate Party-Boat Enjoyer.
Time Period Covered:
~1514-1521 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1505-1521]
The Prince of Ning (Zhu Chenhao) [1477-1520]
Jiang Pin
Qian Ning [d. 1520]
Grand Secretary Fei Heng
Sun Sui, Governor of Jiangxi [d. 1519]
General Wang Yangming [1472-1529]
General Zhu Shou, Heroic Defender of the...2022-04-0652 min
The History of China#233 - Ming 23: General Zhu Shou's Ultimate Party Yacht River CruiseThere's trouble brewing in the south. A minor prince with delusions of grandeur gets a bit too big for his britches. Portuguese Pirates plunder peninsular ports before coming to call on Canton. This sounds like a job for the great General Zhu Shou, Heroic Defender of the Realm and Ultimate Party-Boat Enjoyer.Time Period Covered:~1514-1521 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1505-1521]The Prince of Ning (Zhu Chenhao) [1477-1520]Jiang BinQian Ning [d. 1520]2022-04-0654 min
JH English Monthly Writing CompetitionsJH English Monthly Writing Competitions – Benson Zhu“JH English Monthly Writing Competitions – Benson Zhu”
Huili JH English Department are continuing to hold monthly writing competitions. January’s challenge was to write a series of three poems, one quatrain each, that celebrate Spring Festival. We’re very pleased to have Benson Zhu from G7B with us today who earned second place in the competition! We welcome you to listen to Benson as he interviews with Mr. Speers and ushers in the Year of the Tiger!
Second Place Poem Below;
Celebrating The New Year by Benson Zhu 7B
New Year
People hustle back to their hometown,
From places where they ha...2022-03-1805 minThe History of China Podcast#232 - Ming 21: Animal HouseThe Zhengde Emperor decides that being the divine sovereign is *boring* and that being a cool war-hero would be way cooler... and... it goes weirdly better than expected. Also, he gives himself a cool nickname, and makes everyone call him that.
Time Period Covered:
1510-1518 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1505-1521]
Jiang Bin
Qian Ning
Liu Yun, Eunuch Commander
General Zhu Shou, Heroic Defender of the Realm [?? -??]
Tibet:
The Prince of Rin-Sprungs [r. 1512-1544]
Mongols:
Dayan Khan (Batu Möngke) [r. 1479-1517]2022-03-0942 min
The History of China#232 - Ming 21: Animal HouseThe Zhengde Emperor decides that being the divine sovereign is *boring* and that being a cool war-hero would be way cooler... and... it goes weirdly better than expected. Also, he gives himself a cool nickname, and makes everyone call him that.Time Period Covered:1510-1518 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1505-1521]Jiang BinQian NingLiu Yun, Eunuch CommanderGeneral Zhu Shou, Heroic Defender of the Realm [?? -??]2022-03-0944 minThe History of China Podcast#231 - Ming 20: Liu Jin & the Eight TigersThe adolescent Zhengde Emperor sits the throne, but everyone in the know knows that it is the eunuch-lord Liu Jin who truly controls Great Ming. Not everyone's exactly thrilled with this situation, and they're gonna get Liu Jin got... or die trying.
Time Period Covered:
1506-1510 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1506-1521]
Liu Jin, Director of the Ceremonial [1451-1510]
The Prince of Anhua (Zhu Zhifan) [d. 1510]
Commander Qiu Yue
General Yan Yiqing
Inspector-in-Chief Zhang Yong
Major Works Cited:
Bourgon, Jérôme, Muriel Detrie, & Regis Poulet."Execution in Canton" in Chinese Torture – Supplices Chinois.
Brook, Timo...2022-02-2143 min
The History of China#231 - Ming 20: Liu Jin & the Eight TigersThe adolescent Zhengde Emperor sits the throne, but everyone in the know knows that it is the eunuch-lord Liu Jin who truly controls Great Ming. Not everyone's exactly thrilled with this situation, and they're gonna get Liu Jin got... or die trying.Time Period Covered:1506-1510 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Zhengde Emperor (Zhu Houzhao) [r. 1506-1521]Liu Jin, Director of the Ceremonial [1451-1510]The Prince of Anhua (Zhu Zhifan) [d. 1510]Commander Qiu YueGeneral Yan Yiqing2022-02-2145 min
The History of China#229 - Ming 18: The Raven Himself Is HoarseAfter a very rocky start in life, the Chenghua Emperor takes the throne, only to be endlessly shoved around by overbearing mother, manipulative and murderous consorts, and conniving, terrorizing eunuchs. What else would one really expect for a guy with the personality of a west dishrag?Time Period Covered:1464-1487 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Chenghua Emperor (Zhu Jianshen) [r. 1464-1487]The Hongzhi Emperor (Zhu Youcheng) [1470-1505]Noble Consort Wan Zheng'er [1430-1487]Empress WangEmpress Wu2022-01-0534 minThe History of China Podcast#229 - Ming 18: The Raven Himself Is HoarseAfter a very rocky start in life, the Chenghua Emperor takes the throne, only to be endlessly shoved around by overbearing mother, manipulative and murderous consorts, and conniving, terrorizing eunuchs. What else would one really expect for a guy with the personality of a west dishrag?
Time Period Covered:
1464-1487 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Chenghua Emperor (Zhu Jianshen) [r. 1464-1487]
The Hongzhi Emperor (Zhu Youcheng) [1470-1505]
Noble Consort Wan Zheng'er [1430-1487]
Empress Wang
Empress Wu
Empress Dowager Zhou
Empress Dowager Qian
Grand Secretary Li Xian
Lady Zhi Tangmei
Eunuch Zhang Min
Spymaster Wang Zhi
Notable Works Cited:
Mote, Frederick...2022-01-0532 min
The Chinese History PodcastThe Tributary System and Chosŏn-Ming Relations: A Conversation with Professor Sixiang WangIn our previous episodes, the term "tributary system" has come up a few times, yet we've never had the opportunity to explain what exactly it is. To better shed light on this topic, and as part of our exploration of Chinese diplomacy, we interviewed Professor Sixiang Wang, an Assistant Professor of Korean history at UCLA who specializes in the diplomatic relationship between Chosŏn Korea and Ming China and Early Modern East Asia. In this episode, Professor Wang will first explain what the tributary system is as a historiographical concept and how it is often used to view China's d...2021-12-1246 min
The History of China Podcast#227 - Ming 17: The Cao Qin RebellionEmperor Yingzong is back on his throne thanks to the conspirators loyal to him. Only they turn out to be not so much loyal to "him," as they are to the idea that they should have more and more power. It all culminates with yet another coup d'etat... 真讨厌...
Time Period Covered:
1457-1464 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Emperor Yingzong (Zhu Qizhen) [r. 1435-1449, 1457-1464]
Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen [b. 1448]
Yu Qian, Minister of War [d. 1457]
Xu Yuzhen, Earl of Wugong [?]
Shi Heng, Duke of Zhongguo [d. 1459]
Cao Zhixiang, Director of Ceremonies [d. 1461]
Grand Secretary Li Xian
Imperial Guard Commander Lu Gao [d. 146...2021-11-2843 min
The History of China#227 - Ming 17: The Cao Qin RebellionEmperor Yingzong is back on his throne thanks to the conspirators loyal to him. Only they turn out to be not so much loyal to "him," as they are to the idea that they should have more and more power. It all culminates with yet another coup d'etat..真讨厌...Time Period Covered:1457-1464 CEMajor Historical Figures:Emperor Yingzong (Zhu Qizhen) [r. 1435-1449, 1457-1464]Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen [b. 1448]Yu Qian, Minister of War [d. 1457]Xu Yuzhen, Earl of Wugong [?]S...2021-11-2845 min
The History of China#226 – Ming 16: Forcing the Palace GateFollowing the events at the Tumu Fort, Emperor Yingzong takes an unscheduled sabbatical in Mongolia, the Mongol warlord Esen Taishi attempts to return something lost for a price, Beijing battens down the hatches in preparation for Genghis Khan come anew, and brotherly love reaches its breaking point.Time Period Covered:1449-1457 CEMajor Historical Figures:Ming Dynasty:Zhu Qizhen (Emperor Yingzong) [r. Zhengtong Era: 1435-1449, Tianshun Era: 1457-1464]Zhu Qiyu (the Jingtai Emperor) [r. 1449-1457]Crown Prince Zhu Ji...2021-11-0639 minThe History of China Podcast#226 - Ming 16: Forcing the Palace GateFollowing the events at the Tumu Fort, Emperor Yingzong takes an unscheduled sabbatical in Mongolia, the Mongol warlord Esen Taishi attempts to return something lost for a price, Beijing battens down the hatches in preparation for Genghis Khan come anew, and brotherly love reaches its breaking point.
Time Period Covered:
1449-1457 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming Dynasty:
Zhu Qizhen (Emperor Yingzong) [r. Zhengtong Era: 1435-1449, Tianshun Era: 1457-1464]
Zhu Qiyu (the Jingtai Emperor) [r. 1449-1457]
Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen [b. 1447]
Crown Prince Zhu Jianzhi [1448-1453]
Minister Xu Yuzhen
Xing An, Head Imperial Eunuch
Yu Qian, Minister of War [1398-1457]
Northern...2021-11-0637 min
The History of China#224 - Ming 15: The Tumu FiascoA child sits the throne of Great Ming, which goes surprisingly alright… at least for a while. But when the old guard of the imperial regency starts dying off, a combination of naive youthful exuberance and pure political ambition from the power behind the throne will throw everything into chaos on the plains north of Beijing.Time Period Covered:1435-1449 CEMajor Historical Figures:Great Ming:Zhu Qizhen (Emperor Yingzong, the Zhengtong/Tianshun Emperor) [r. 1335-1449, 1457-1464]Grand Empress Dowager Chen [d...2021-10-0140 min
The History of China Podcast#224 - Ming 15: The Tumu FiascoA child sits the throne of Great Ming, which goes surprisingly alright… at least for a while. But when the old guard of the imperial regency starts dying off, a combination of naive youthful exuberance and pure political ambition from the power behind the throne will throw everything into chaos on the plains north of Beijing.
Time Period Covered:
1435-1449 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Great Ming:
Zhu Qizhen (Emperor Yingzong, the Zhengtong/Tianshun Emperor) [r. 1335-1449, 1457-1464]
Grand Empress Dowager Chen [d. 1442]
Wang Zhen, Eunuch Lord [d. 1449]
Mongol Tribes:
Esen, Taishi of the Oirat [d. 1455]2021-10-0138 minThe History of China Podcast#223 - Ming 14: Maybe The Real Treasure Was The Friends We Made Along The WayWhile dying emperors, shifting policies, and vindictive princes keep the capital busy, Admiral Zheng He will manage to sneak in on last joy-ride into the sunset aboard his beloved Treasure Fleet...
Time Period Covered:
1424-1435 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Hongxi Emperor (Zhu Gaochi) [r. 1424-1425]
The Xuande Emperor (Zhu Zhanji) [r. 1425-1435]
Zhu Gaoxu, the Prince of Han [1380-1426]
Zhu Gaosui, the Prince of Zhao [1383-1431]
Grand Admiral Zheng He [1371-1433]2021-09-0540 min
The History of China#223 - Ming 14: Maybe The Real Treasure Was The Friends We Made Along The WayWhile dying emperors, shifting policies, and vindictive princes keep the capital busy, Admiral Zheng He will manage to sneak in on last joy-ride into the sunset aboard his beloved Treasure Fleet...Time Period Covered:1424-1435 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Hongxi Emperor (Zhu Gaochi) [r. 1424-1425]The Xuande Emperor (Zhu Zhanji) [r. 1425-1435]Zhu Gaoxu, the Prince of Han [1380-1426]Zhu Gaosui, the Prince of Zhao [1383-1431]Grand Admiral Zheng He [1371-1433] 2021-09-0542 minThe History of China Podcast#222 - Ming 13: Trouble In ParadiseZheng He's Treasure Fleet finally arrives on the African coast, and the Yongle Emperor celebrates the apex of his reign with the grand opening of Beijing and the Forbidden City. But dark clouds continue to build, but in the emperor's aged, troubled mind, and literally on the horizon... a storm is coming...
Time Period Covered:
1416-1424 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]
The Noble Consort Zhaoxian, née Wang [d. ca. 1420]
Grand Admiral Zheng He [1371-1435]
Mirza Sharukh, Sultan of the Timurid Dynasty [r. 1405-1447]
Major Works Cited:
Chan, Hok-lam. “The Yung-lo reign” in The Cambr...2021-08-2138 min
The History of China#222 - Ming 13: Trouble In ParadiseZheng He's Treasure Fleet finally arrives on the African coast, and the Yongle Emperor celebrates the apex of his reign with the grand opening of Beijing and the Forbidden City. But dark clouds continue to build, but in the emperor's aged, troubled mind, and literally on the horizon... a storm is coming...Time Period Covered:1416-1424 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]The Noble Consort Zhaoxian, née Wang [d. ca. 1420]Grand Admiral Zheng He [1371-1435]2021-08-2139 min
The History of China#220 - Ming 12: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Gift ThemThe treasure Fleet goes on missions 2-4, resulting in increasingly strange, valuable, and even divine gifts being presented to Great Ming.Time Period Covered:1407-1415 CEMajor Historical FiguresMing:Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]Admiral Zheng He [1371-1435]Commodore Yang Min Ma Huan, translator & chronicler [1380-1460]Kingdom of Malacca:King Parameswara [r. 1402-1414]Major Works Cited:Chan, Hok-lam. “The Yung-lo reign” in Th...2021-07-1342 min
The History of China Podcast#220 - Ming 12: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Gift ThemThe treasure Fleet goes on missions 2-4, resulting in increasingly strange, valuable, and even divine gifts being presented to Great Ming.
Time Period Covered:
1407-1415 CE
Major Historical Figures
Ming:
Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]
Admiral Zheng He [1371-1435]
Commodore Yang Min
Ma Huan, translator & chronicler [1380-1460]
Kingdom of Malacca:
King Parameswara [r. 1402-1414]
Major Works Cited:
Chan, Hok-lam. “The Yung-lo reign” in The Cambridge History of China, vol. 7: The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Pt. I.
Dreyer, Edward L. Zheng He: China and the Oceans in the Early Ming Dynasty, 1405-1433.
Levathes, Louise. When China Ruled the Seas: The Treasure Flee...2021-07-1240 min
The History of China#217 - Ming 10: I'm On A Boat!The Yongle Emperor decides it's time for Great Ming to bust out its swim trunks and its flippy-floppies... because he's going to make the biggest, bestest oceanic fleet of awesomesauce that the world has ever seen! And put in command is his trusted, tried-and-true battle-buddy: the Grand Admiral Zheng He!Time Period Covered:1371-1405 CESignificant Historical Figures:The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]Grand Admiral Zheng He (né Ma He) [1371-1433]Tianfei, the Goddess of the Sea and Patron P...2021-05-3154 minThe History of China Podcast#217 - Ming 10: I'm On A Boat!The Yongle Emperor decides it's time for Great Ming to bust out its swim trunks and its flippy-floppies... because he's going to make the biggest, bestest oceanic fleet of awesomesauce that the world has ever seen! And put in command is his trusted, tried-and-true battle-buddy: the Grand Admiral Zheng He!
Time Period Covered:
1371-1405 CE
Significant Historical Figures:
The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]
Grand Admiral Zheng He (né Ma He) [1371-1433]
Tianfei, the Goddess of the Sea and Patron Protector of Sailors [eternal]
Sources Cited:
Chan, Hok-lam. “The Chien-wen, Yung-lo, Hung-xi, Hsüan-te Reigns” in The Cambridge History of Chi...2021-05-3151 min
Academy of Management Review Origins SeriesAMR Origins Series - Episode 10 - John Chen, Daniel Elfenbein, Hart Posen, & Ming zhu Wang***** Article web link: https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2019.0119
Welcome to the Academy of Management Review's Origins Series, where we ask, "Where does theory come from?" in order to demystify the theory-building process. In this interview series, authors of forthcoming AMR articles discuss how they got the ideas for their papers, and share their process for developing new theory in the field of management.
In this episode, John Chen, Daniel Elfenbein, Hart Posen, and Ming zhu Wang discuss their paper, "The Problems and Promise of Entrepreneurial Partnerships: Decision Making, Overconfidence, and Learning in Founding Teams."2021-05-2455 min
Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals PodcastHistory of the Mongols: Rise of MingWith the Yuan Dynasty reduced to an ever shrinking area of land around Dadu in north China, to tell the story of the expulsion of the Mongol rulers in 1368 is to tell the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, a peasant turned monk turned warlord turned emperor. Today, we give you the rise to power of Ming Taizu, the Hongwu Emperor, his great victory at Lake Poyang and the Rise of the Ming Dynasty, and the final Yuan efforts to hold onto their dynasty. I’m you host David, and this is Kings and Generals: Ages of Conquest. ...2021-05-1032 minThe History of China Podcast#215 - Ming 9: The Good Times Are Killing MeThe Yongle Emperor decides to build a new capital. It goes well!
He also decides to invade both Mongolia and Vietnam. It goes not so well.
Time Period:
1402-1424 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]
General Zhang Fu [1375-1449]
Gen. Mu Sheng [1368-1439]
Mongol Khanates:
Bunyashiri of the Eastern Tribes [d. 1412]
Mahmud of the Oirat [d. 1416]
Arughtai of the Oirat [d. 1434]
Dai Viet:
Ho Qui Ly [1336- ca. 1407]
Tran Thien-binh [d. 1406]
Tran Nguy [?-?]
Tran Qui-khoang (Trung Quang Emperor) [d. 1414]
Le Loi [1384-1433]2021-05-0932 min
The History of China#215 - Ming 9: The Good Times Are Killing MeThe Yongle Emperor decides to build a new capital. It goes well!He also decides to invade both Mongolia and Vietnam. It goes not so well.Time Period:1402-1424 CEMajor Historical Figures:Ming:The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) [r. 1402-1424]General Zhang Fu [1375-1449]Gen. Mu Sheng [1368-1439]Mongol Khanates:Bunyashiri of the Eastern Tribes [d. 1412]Mahmud of the Oirat [d. 1416]Arughtai of the Oirat...2021-05-0934 min
The History of China#212 - Ming 7: The Incredible Vanishing Emperor!The civil war between the Jianwen Emperor and his uncle, the Prince of Yan, rages on across the realm. Both sides will feel the terror and pain of the fearsome realities combat... but in the end, only one will be left standing.Time Period Covered:1399-1402 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Jianwen Emperor (Zhu Yunwen) [r. 1398-1402]Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan [1360-1424]Minister Huang Zicheng [1350-1402]Minister Qi Tai [d. 1402]Minister Fang Xiaoru [1357-1402]2021-03-2134 minThe History of China Podcast#212 - Ming 7: The Incredible Vanishing Emperor!The civil war between the Jianwen Emperor and his uncle, the Prince of Yan, rages on across the realm. Both sides will feel the terror and pain of the fearsome realities combat... but in the end, only one will be left standing.
Time Period Covered:
1399-1402 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Jianwen Emperor (Zhu Yunwen) [r. 1398-1402]
Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan [1360-1424]
Minister Huang Zicheng [1350-1402]
Minister Qi Tai [d. 1402]
Minister Fang Xiaoru [1357-1402]
General Geng Bingwen [1334-1403]
General Li Jinglong [1369-1424]
Major Works Cited:
Andrade, Tonio. “How Yongle learned to stop worrying and love the gun” in The...2021-03-2132 minThe History of China Podcast#211 - Ming 6: The Jingnan RebellionIn the wake of the Hongwu Emperor's death, his grandson - Zhu Yunwen - will assume command. He's been brought up and trained in the highest of Confucian ethics and morals, and will seek to curb the excesses of his dear grandfather's... more bloodthirsty policies. But not everyone is thrilled at the new leaf being turned in the book of the regime... especially those who stand to lose much more than they could possibly gain.
Time Period Covered:
1398-1399 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Jianwen Emperor (Zhu Yunwen) [r. 1398-1402]
Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan [1360-1424]
Minister Huang Zicheng [1350...2021-03-1740 min
The History of China#211 - Ming 6: The Jingnan RebellionIn the wake of the Hongwu Emperor's death, his grandson - Zhu Yunwen - will assume command. He's been brought up and trained in the highest of Confucian ethics and morals, and will seek to curb the excesses of his dear grandfather's... more bloodthirsty policies. But not everyone is thrilled at the new leaf being turned in the book of the regime... especially those who stand to lose much more than they could possibly gain.Time Period Covered:1398-1399 CEMajor Historical Figures:The Jianwen...2021-03-1742 min
The History of China#210 - Ming 5: The Problem With PrincesThe Hongwu Emperor enters the twilight of his life. But before he's ready to ride off into that long sunset, he's going to take a hell of a lot more people with him...Time Period:1387-1398 CEMajor Historical FIgures:The Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang) [r. 1368-1398]Crown Prince Zhu Biao [1355-1392]Crown Prince Zhu Yunwen (The Jianwen Emperor) [1377-1402]Zhu Shuang, the Prince of Qin [1356-1395]Zhu Gang, the Prince of Jin [1358-1398]Zhu...2021-03-0145 minThe History of China Podcast#210 - MIng 5: The Problem With PrincesThe Hongwu Emperor enters the twilight of his life. But before he's ready to ride off into that long sunset, he's going to take a hell of a lot more people with him...
Time Period:
1387-1398 CE
Major Historical FIgures:
The Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang) [r. 1368-1398]
Crown Prince Zhu Biao [1355-1392]
Crown Prince Zhu Yunwen (The Jianwen Emperor) [1377-1402]
Zhu Shuang, the Prince of Qin [1356-1395]
Zhu Gang, the Prince of Jin [1358-1398]
Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan [1360-1424]
Zhu Su, the Prince of Zhou [1361-1425]
General Fu Youde [1327-1394]
General Feng Sheng [d. 1395]
Major Sources:
Langlois, John...2021-03-0143 min
The History of China#208 - Ming 4: To Pick at the Dragon's ScalesTo both the north and south, the armies of Great Ming continue to achieve order from chaos and stability across the realm, in the imperial palace at Nanjing, the Hongwu Emperor sits the Dragon Throne - as mercurial and temperamental as its very namesake... and woe betide anyone who stokes the dragon's wrath. Still, in the name of greater peace (and fewer mass slaughters), many a brave (and often fatally foolish)scholar will tempt fate by trying to tell Hongwu what he's doing wrong.Time Period Covered:1379-1389 CE2021-02-0145 minThe History of China Podcast#208 - Ming 4: To Pick at the Dragon's ScalesTo both the north and south, the armies of Great Ming continue to achieve order from chaos and stability across the realm, in the imperial palace at Nanjing, the Hongwu Emperor sits the Dragon Throne - as mercurial and temperamental as its very namesake... and woe betide anyone who stokes the dragon's wrath. Still, in the name of greater peace (and fewer mass slaughters), many a brave (and often fatally foolish)scholar will tempt fate by trying to tell Hongwu what he's doing wrong.
Time Period Covered:
1379-1389 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
The Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang) [r.1368-1398]
...2021-02-0144 min
The History of China#206 - Ming 3: I Think I'm ParanoidThe founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor... has got a bit of a trust problem. It starts with him getting upset that his officials are "cutting corners" when it comes to official counts of tribute payments & the stamped documents verifying them. But it quickly spirals into full-blown paranoia that absolutely everyone is out to get them, and the only was he knows how to confront this problem is by getting all of his "enemies" first.Time Period Covered:ca. 1373-1382 CEMajor Historical...2020-12-2642 minThe History of China Podcast#206 - Ming 3: I Think I'm ParanoidThe founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor... has got a bit of a trust problem. It starts with him getting upset that his officials are "cutting corners" when it comes to official counts of tribute payments & the stamped documents verifying them. But it quickly spirals into full-blown paranoia that absolutely everyone is out to get them, and the only was he knows how to confront this problem is by getting all of his "enemies" first.
Time Period Covered:
ca. 1373-1382 CE
Major Historical Figures:
The Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang) [r. 1368-1398]
Crown Prince Zhu Biao [1355-1392]
...2020-12-2641 min
The History of China#204 - Ming 2: Winning Was Easy, Young Ming, Governing Is HarderThe Hongwu Emperor officially accedes to the throne as the founding ruler of Great Ming, to as much pomp and circumstance as his ministers can possibly pack in to the ceremony. After the parties are all done and the sacrifices all made, however, the real work of governing an empire that has been ravaged for centuries begins… and not everyone is happy about having a new sovereign sitting atop the dragon throne.Time Period Covered:1367-1373 CEMajor Historical Figures:Great Ming:The Ho...2020-11-2947 minThe History of China Podcast#204 - Ming 2: Winning Was Easy, Young Ming, Governing Is HarderThe Hongwu Emperor officially accedes to the throne as the founding ruler of Great Ming, to as much pomp and circumstance as his ministers can possibly pack in to the ceremony. After the parties are all done and the sacrifices all made, however, the real work of governing an empire that has been ravaged for centuries begins… and not everyone is happy about having a new sovereign sitting atop the dragon throne.
Time Period Covered:
1367-1373 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Great Ming:
The Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang) [r. 1368-1398]
Empress Xiaocigao (née Ma Xuying) [1332-1382]
Zhu Biao, Crown Prince [1355-13...2020-11-2945 min
The History of China#201 - Ming 1: Overflowing Martial AccomplishmentHow does a peasant, orphan, son of a farmerin the Black Death, made a monk in the middle of a forgotten spotIn central Anhui by providence impoverishedIn squalor, grow up to be a rebel hero, then a monarch?Time Period Covered:1364-1368 CEMajor Historical Figures:Ming:Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor) [r. 1368-1398]General Xu Da [1332-1385]General Chang Yuchun [1330-1369]Commander Li Wenzhong [1338-1384]2020-10-0641 minThe History of China Podcast#201 - Ming 1: Overflowing Martial AccomplishmentHow does a peasant, orphan, son of a farmer
in the Black Death, made a monk in the middle of a forgotten spot
In central Anhui by providence impoverished
In squalor, grow up to be a rebel hero, then a monarch?
Time Period Covered:
1364-1368 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ming:
Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor) [r. 1368-1398]
General Xu Da [1332-1385]
General Chang Yuchun [1330-1369]
Commander Li Wenzhong [1338-1384]
Yuan:
Emperor Toghon Temür [r. 1333-1368, 1368-1370]
Crown Prince Ayushiridara [1340-1378]
General Chaghan Temür [d. 1362]
General Köke Temür [1330-1375]
General Bolod Temür [d. 1364]
Wu:
Zhang Shicheng (King of Da...2020-10-0639 min
Almas del MedievoLa llegada al poder de la dinastía Ming - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En 1368 el campesino chino Zhu Yuanzhang tomó el poder en China autoproclamándose emperador. Inauguraba así la dinastía Ming, un periodo de notable prosperidad en la historia del gigante asiático que, no obstante, no estuvo exento de altibajos. Se expulsó a los mongoles, se creó un ejército imponente, se saneó la economía y se mejoraron las cosechas y la administración. Viajaremos a la vida y a las circunstancias de Yuanzhang y trataremos de entender cómo pudo lograr sus...2019-07-2838 min
Stones of the Goddess author Nicholas PearsonGemstone expert Nicholas Pearson explores more than 100 gemstones and crystals strongly connected with the energies of the Divine Feminine, including old favorites like amazonite, amethyst, geodes, and carnelian (also known as the blood of Isis), alongside newer and more unusual stones such as sakura ishi, yeh ming zhu, and Lemurian seed crystals. In his newest book, "Stones of the Goddess: Crystals for the Divine Feminine", he details each stone’s spiritual and healing properties, astrological and elemental correspondences, Goddess archetypes and lore, magickal uses, and the aspects of the Divine Feminine it embodies. Providing an overview of major Goddesses from ar...2019-04-031h 32
The Belt and Road PodcastComparing the New Chinese and American Development Finance Agencies w/ Scott Wingo2018 saw the creation of two new high-profile development finance agencies. In China there was the creation of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, and in America the International Finance Development Corporation. On this episode, I speak with UPenn Ph.D. student Scott Wingo about his latest article “Too Much Risk or Not Enough? New Development Finance Agencies in China and the United States” that was featured in the Center for Advanced China Research’s blog. In our discussion, we talk about the domestic political economies that spawned these agencies and their ability or inability to carry ou...2019-03-0433 min