Grand Series of Chinese Legal Case Novels

Author: Zheng Chunshan
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Publication Date: 1999-06-01
Features: This collection of detective novels features strong storytelling with intricate, rich, and dynamic plots, offering twists and turns that are both surprising and thought-provoking. The characters are vividly portrayed, with both positive and negative figures shining through with distinct personalities that linger in memory. The language is concise, colloquial, and fluent, with a tight structure and clear narrative flow, exuding strong artistic charm. Additionally, the inclusion of martial artists supporting the protagonists, combined with fight scenes and case-solving, creates a new characteristic. However, the novels contain some feudal superstitions, so readers are advised to discern.
Gift Edition: 1280 yuan
Hardcover: 980 yuan
Comes with original artwork by famous artists as a bonus, appreciating in value
Encompassing ancient and modern mysteries, hard cases, and the vicissitudes of wealth and poverty, detective novels are a genre within classical Chinese fiction, primarily depicting (unjust lawsuits and cases) in ancient society.
Brief Introduction of the Main Characters:
"Shi Gong An" (The Shi Case)
Shi Shilun, styled Wuxian, known as Xunjiang and Jingzai, served as the magistrate of Jiangdu County, Yangzhou Prefecture, during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. Later, he was promoted to the position of Governor of the Tongzhou Warehouse. Renowned for his integrity, he earned the reputation of a "clean official of the world."
"Mao Gong An" (The Mao Case)
Mao Dengke, styled Chengming, originally from Zaoqiang County, Jizhou Prefecture, Hebei Province, was a Ming Dynasty scholar who passed the imperial examinations twice and was appointed as a scholar of the Hanlin Academy. He later served as an investigator of the Censorate and a censors-in-chief.
"Peng Gong An" (The Peng Case)
Peng Peng, originally named Dingqiu, later changed his name to Peng. A Qing Dynasty man of Manchu descent from the Wanhua Banner of the Jilin Fifth Jiala, he passed the imperial examinations and was appointed as the magistrate of Sanhe County, Tongzhou. Later, he rose to become a minister of Personnel, Grand Secretary of the Wenhua Hall, and Grand Tutor.
"Hai Gong Xiaohongpao" (The Hai Case: Little Red Robe)
Hai Rui, styled Gangfeng, was a native of Qiongnan Province in Guangdong. He served as the magistrate of Chun'an County and later as the chief officer of the Yunnan Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Awarded for his merits, he was enfeoffed as a censor-in-chief. Known for his loyalty and integrity.
"Liu Gong An" (The Liu Case)
Liu Yong, styled Chongru, known as Bu'an, and nicknamed Luoguo, was a descendant of Zhuocheng County, Shouchou Prefecture, Shandong Province. A Qing Dynasty scholar granted official status by imperial decree, he was appointed as the prefect of Jinling Jiangning and rose to become a Grand Secretary of the Timiren Hall.
"Di Gong An" (The Di Case)
Di Renjie, styled Degeng, was from Taiyuan County, Shanxi Province. A mid-Tang Dynasty figure, he was known for his straightforwardness and dedication to his country. He served as a vice minister and a grand councilor.
"Li Gong An" (The Li Case)
Li Chijun, styled Jingxuan, was an excellent martial artist skilled in wielding two bronze meteor hammers. Known as "Bronze Hammer Li," he held positions such as county magistrate, minister of Personnel, governor, and special envoy to five provinces.
"Lin Gong An" (The Lin Case)
Lin Zexu, styled Shaomu, also known as Yuanfu, and later as the "Old Man of Sitong Village" and the "Retired Old Man of Sitong Village," was from Huoguan (Fuzhou, Fujian). He began studying under his father and passed the county-level examination at age 14. In 1804, he passed the provincial examination, and in 1811, the imperial examination, becoming a compiler at the Hanlin Academy. From 1820 to 1832, he held multiple positions, including censor from Jiangnan Circuit, governor of Jiangsu, and provincial inspector. Known for his governance, he earned the title of "Lin Qingtian." In 1838, he was appointed as a special envoy to suppress opium in Guangdong, collaborating with Deng Tingzhen to burn over 2.37 million pounds of opium at Humen Pass.
"Lan Gong An" (The Lan Case)
Written by Lan Dingyuan. This book is a collection of cases reviewed by the author while serving as the magistrate of Puning County, Chaozhou Prefecture, Guangdong, and later concurrently as the magistrate of Chaoyang County for two years. The novel has strong storytelling and authentically reflects the social life of the early Qing Dynasty in Chaozhou.
"Bao Gong An" (The Bao Case)
Bao Zheng, known as Bao Longtu, was a famous official of the Song Dynasty who served as a court aide at Tianzhang Pavilion and a direct scholar at Longtu Pavilion. Through long-standing folk legends and artistic creations in historical opera and fiction, he became a renowned archetype of a clean official in feudal society.
"Yu Gong An" (The Yu Case)
Yu Wenji, styled Tingyi, known as Jie'an, was from Qiantang, Zhejiang. A Ming Dynasty scholar, he served as a censor, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War, and provincial inspectors of Henan and Shanxi. He rose to become the minister of War.