The genealogy of the Ming and Qing Dynasties pays great attention to teaching some methods of dealing with affairs to descendants, in order to pursue the harmony of the family. Through the analysis of the family rules of the Ming and Qing Dynasties related to the way of doing things, such as being kind, safe life, cautious words and deeds, generous and humble, to explore the way of doing things at that time, to give some enlightenment to people in today's society.