Which one was better, the Ming Dynasty or the Song Dynasty, depended on one's personal preference. Every era had its own unique culture, history, and social background that might affect the lives of transmigrators. If you like history, culture and art, then the Ming Dynasty might be more suitable because it has a rich historical and cultural heritage and many famous historical figures such as Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di, Emperor Wanli and so on. If you like freedom, equality, and democratic ideas, then the Song Dynasty might be more suitable because it was a relatively free and equal society with excellent cultural traditions and arts such as Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Li Qingzhao, etc. The Ming Dynasty and Song Dynasty were both important eras in Chinese history, and they had their own unique charms. Which era they chose depended on their personal interests and preferences.