05-24-2010, 04:17 PM
Quote: I'm not sure this is the palce to post this, but I need a bit of help. [..]I am specifically interested in the Ming dynasty, but any information on earlier periods would be welcome. I have read that the "best" people avoided military service in China under this period.Ming dynasty: 1368-1644. Hmmm.. I'd say that would stretch the subject of this forum a bit, so I moved your query to OT.
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)