A Study Of Di Jian Tu Shuo

Di Jian Tu Shuo was compiled by Zhang Juzheng who was the head of cabinet during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty.The purpose of this book is to provide advice to the young emperor of the Ming Dynasty,so that he can know the way of how to rule the country.Since ancient times,royal enlightenment education has been valued,one of the most important carrier was enlightenment reader,which include the Confucian classics reader,the imperial governance reader and so on.Di Jian Tu Shuo is being the most successful royal enlightenment reader,the author of this book fully considered the identity and age of the education objects and other factors,compiled it elaborately,made it became a customized enlightenment reader.In addition,the Ming dynasty has attached importance to the compilation of "historical lessons" books since the time of emperor Zhu Yuanzhang,this tradition continued until the reign of emperor Wanli emperor.Zhang Juzheng submitted Di Jian Tu Shuo,not only hoping it can teach the Wanli emperor learn from the past,but also hiding the intention of stabilizing the position of emperor master and consolidating political power,which was a well-planned move based on the political pattern at that time.Di Jian Tu Shuo drew on the experience of compiling of " historical lessons " books and made some innovation,formed a unique characteristic.In terms of style,this book was divided into two parts,which collected good and evil deeds of the emperors vividly,presented historical allusions in the form of pictures and captions,added some annotations.The text of the book is simple and straightforward,the illustration is exquisite and vivid,taught Wanli emperor close to the wise away from the mean,listen to the admonition,and love the people.The collection of 117 allusions also contains ideological concepts such as self-cultivation,diligence and pragmatism.Di Jian Tu Shuois well produced,selected allusions in accordance with the feudal moral code,published many timesin the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty,spread widely,also received the attention of overseas countries,has become an important carrier to promote the Confucian culture.As the royal enlightenment reader to train heirs to feudal rule,it attracted much attention by rulers of Qing dynasty,and had a deep influence on the education of the royal family in Qing Dynasty.