In addition to burning books, the Qing Dynasty systematically destroyed the archives of the Ming Dynasty. There are only over 3,000 pieces in archives of ming dynasty, and it is estimated that there are not less than100000 pieces in archives of ming dynasty, all of which have been destroyed. In addition to destroying books and files, Qing also systematically tampered with the remaining books and files.
Introduction of Sikuquanshu
The full name of Sikuquanshu is Qin Ding Sikuquanshu, which is a large-scale series compiled during the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. Under the auspices of Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty, it was compiled by more than 360 senior officials and scholars, including Ji Yun, and copied by more than 3,800 people. It took 13 years to compile. It is divided into four parts: Jing, Shi, Zi and Ji, hence the name "Four Ku".
Sikuquanshu, the largest cultural project in ancient China, made the most systematic and comprehensive summary of China's classical culture and presented the knowledge system of China's classical culture. Sikuquanshu is the richest and most complete integrated work of China traditional culture. China's literature, history, philosophy, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, almost all disciplines can find the source and blood.