Beixing ripu 北行日譜

Beixing ripu 北行日譜, also called Bingyin beixing riji 丙寅北行日譜, is a travel diary written during the late Ming period 明 (1368-1644) by Zhu Zuwen 朱祖文, courtesy name Wanfu 完夫, style Sanfu Jushi 三復居士, from Zuili 檇李, near Jiaxing 嘉興, Zhejiang.

His grandfather Zhu Xian 朱先 earned merit in resisting the Japanese invaders in Korea and was promoted to the rank of Commander-in-Chief (dudu da jiangjun 都督大將軍), with the hereditary position of Commander (wei zhihui 衛指揮) of the garrison of Suzhou 蘇州. Zhu Zuwen was a man of integrity and strong moral character, and he was on good terms with Zhou Shunchang 周順昌 (1584-1626). Having offended the tyrant eunuch Wei Zhongxian 魏忠賢 (1568–1627), Zhou fell victim to the great persecution during the Tianqi reign-period 天啟 (1621-1627). When Zhou was arrested, Zhu Zuwen secretly travelled to the capital, bringing food and medicine to him, and also worked tirelessly to borrow money to secure his pardon. Enduring great hardships and long journeys, he meticulously recorded what he witnessed. This is the diary obtained during the journey north, accompanying the Zhou family. After Zhou Shunchang died and his coffin was returned to the south, Zhu Zuwen, overcome with grief, fell ill and passed away.

The book records the events of that journey to the capital and is written in the author's own hand. It was printed by his son, Zhu Shouyang 朱壽陽. The compilation can also be read alongside Huang Yu's 黃煜 chronicle Bixuelu 碧血錄 and helps fill gaps in historical records. It also partly reveals the righteous conduct of scholars during chaotic times, inspiring the hearts of readers.

The text is found in the series Zhibuzuzhai congshu 知不足齋叢書 and Biji xiaoshuo daguan 筆記小說大觀.