eign of Yongzheng and Qianlong. This book is the important basis for the studyof Ming society and paid attention to by scholars over time. After the mid-20th century, scholars athome and abroad begin to revise it and correct errors. In recent years, the revision is based on therespect for previous achievement, and scholars re-examine, revise original proofreading, investigate onnew problems plement new ones. Each revision starts from the detailed pilationand then simplifies into a terse one. There are 99 revisions in the original draft but 247 long onesafter the revision and 223 simplified ones. The article lists 30 long revisions, hoping to familiarizethe reader with the general condition of this revision.Key words: revision;Essay on Food and Money in Ming History;record of revision-- 157