"This book was likely written during the Guangxu era (1875-1908) of the Qing Dynasty, though its author remains unattributed. Its contents were adapted and refined by the author from oral folk traditions, vividly recounting the extraordinary events and remarkable anecdotes encountered by Emperor Qianlong during his legendary journeys south of the Yangtze River. Though a work of fiction, the narratives are not only engaging and richly entertaining but also offer glimpses into the social fabric of the Qing Dynasty.
本书大约成书于清朝光绪年间,作者已不可考证。本书的内容由作者根据民间传说加工而成,具体描写了乾隆在下江南的过程中,遇到的各种奇闻轶事。本书虽为虚构,但是不仅故事读来生动有趣,也可以在一定程度上了解清代的社会图景。