In the succession of dynasties, the following types of records are more likely to be tampered with for political purposes： ### Related to the last monarch of the previous dynasty 1. **Character and behavior** - It is often to exaggerate the negative behaviors of the last monarchs such as faintness, brutality, and immorality to demonstrate the rationality of the dynasty. For example, the Shang Dynasty was described as extremely obscene and tyrannical by later history books, and it may have been a rendering of Zhou's justice after the destruction of Shang to a certain extent. History books record that King Zhou “Good wine and lewd pleasures are better than women." Love Daji, but Daji's words are obedient. So the teacher made a new lewd sound, the dance of Beili, and the joy of Mimi. Heavy taxation is used to realize the money of Lu Tai, but the profit is the millet of Juqiao. Benefit from collecting dogs and horses, and fill the palace room. On the terrace of Yiguang Dune Garden, take more beasts and birds and put them in it. Slower than ghosts and spirits. The great opera is set in the sand dunes, with wine as the pool and county meat as the forest, so that men and women are naked in the meantime, drinking for the long night”, portraying King Zhou as an extremely extravagant and brutal image. -For the last monarch, some possible positive measures or relatively moderate aspects are as watered down or ignored as possible. For example, when the Chongzhen Emperor was facing internal and external troubles at the end of the Ming Dynasty, he also tried to cheer up and be frugal, but most of the history books written in the Qing Dynasty were downplayed, highlighting his negative image as the king of the dead. Image. 2. **Political decision-making and situation** -It will distort some of the real considerations and dilemmas faced by the last monarch of the previous dynasty in political decision-making. For example, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Chongzhen Emperor faced multiple dilemmas such as the financial crisis, the peasant uprising, and the threat of later Jin. It was a helpless move in some decision-making, but the history books of the Qing Dynasty may simply attribute his decision-making to faintness and immorality leading to the death of the country, without objectively analyzing the complex historical background and practical problems behind it. -Some policies and measures that were conducive to national stability or had a certain positive significance during the period of the last monarch of the previous dynasty were often belittled or misinterpreted. For example, the last monarch may have implemented some reforms to save the crisis, but the new dynasty may distort these reforms into chaos to highlight the need for its own replacement. ### About the founding monarch of the dynasty 1. **Origin and early experience** -Sometimes it glorifies the origin of the founding monarch and describes it as more noble and extraordinary. For example, some dynasties may concoct magical birth visions for the founding emperors. For example, Liu Bang's mother Liu Bang dreamed of meeting God when she was resting in Dazezhibei. At that time, thunder and lightning were fierce, and the prince looked around and saw the dragon on it. He had already had a body, so he gave birth to Gaozu.. When Zhao Kuangyin was born, it was said that “the red light surrounds the room, and the fragrance lingers forever." The body has golden color and remains unchanged for three days”" Most of these legends are to deify the founding monarch and increase the legitimacy and sacredness of his rule. -Cover up or beautify some of the less glorious experiences that may have existed in the early days of the founding monarch. For example, some founding monarchs may have been born recklessly. In the early days of entrepreneurship, they had some experience of looting houses or being associated with underworld forces. After the establishment of the new dynasty, these contents will be diluted as much as possible to shape its glorious entrepreneurial image. Image. 2. **Nation-building process and legitimacy** -Emphasize the justice and obedience to the destiny of the founding monarch of the dynasty in the process of founding the country. There will be a tendency to record some of the course of the war, highlighting one's own righteous actions and the opponent's evil and immorality. For example, when recording the war of the founding of the dynasty, it may exaggerate the decadence of the previous dynasty and the people's resentment of the previous dynasty, as well as how the army of the dynasty complied with public opinion and saved the people from water and fire, so as to justify the replacement of the previous dynasty by the current dynasty. Rationality. -Beautify or cover up some of the power struggles, unscrupulous means, etc. that may exist in the process of founding the People's Republic of China. For example, some founding monarchs used some machinations or exchanged interests with various forces in the process of seizing power. The history books of the New Dynasty may interpret these actions as necessary means for national unity and the well-being of the people, rather than naked political power. Conspiracy. ###Content related to the foundation and orthodoxy of the dynasty's rule 1. **Historical inheritance and cultural origin** -In order to consolidate the foundation of rule, the new dynasty may tamper with or fabricate its own historical inheritance. For example, dynasties established by some ethnic minorities will strive to trace their origins with the orthodox Chinese culture and claim to be the orthodox inheritors of the Chinese culture in order to gain the recognition of the Han people and the people. During the reform period of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Sinicization policy was implemented, and at the same time, the history of the Xianbei was also transformed to a certain extent, emphasizing the homologous relationship between the Xianbei and the Huaxia in order to enhance the legitimacy of their rule. -Suppress or tamper with historical and cultural traditions that are contrary to the ruling philosophy of the dynasty. For example, some dynasties that promote Confucianism may adjust the status of previously popular Taoism, Legalism and other ideas in historical records, diminish their influence, and highlight Confucianism as the uniqueness and importance of orthodox thought, in order to strengthen the ideological foundation of their own rule. 2.