Overview
[AI Summary]: This article by Professor Miao Wei from Shandong University examines how the Tang Dynasty’s revision of the Jin History (晋书) in 646 CE reflected and promoted concepts of ethnic unity and cultural integration. Written after Emperor Taizong’s unsuccessful campaign against Goguryeo, the revision strategically incorporated histories of sixteen non-Han northern regimes into the official historical record through an innovative “Zai Ji” (载记) section, replacing the traditional “Shi Jia” (世家) format. This historiographical approach emphasized political legitimacy over ethnic distinctions, embodying the Tang Dynasty’s vision of “six regions sharing customs, all under heaven as one family” (六合同风，天下一家). The work contributed to constructing a unified historical narrative that integrated diverse ethnic groups within a shared Chinese civilizational framework.
- Author: Miao Wei (苗威), Professor at Shandong University
- Source: 《文史天地》(History and Culture World), October 2025, Issue 10
- Language: Chinese