Director of the Renmin University of China

Author: Liu Ru
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Publishing Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The Director of the People's Congress tells a rather typical story that unfolds in the ancient land of Hexi City at the turn of the century. The story depicts Ren Hengshou, the newly appointed Director of the city's People's Congress, who values the power bestowed upon local People's Congresses by the Party and the people, and firmly fulfills his duties and responsibilities. In a thrilling and desperate struggle against the corrupt group led by Mayor Wei Zhaoji, he defends the interests of the Party and the people, bravely advances the construction of democracy and the rule of law, and ultimately dies for his cause, composing a touching and tragic epic. This book presents to readers the profound historical connotations, vivid portraits of all sorts of people, extraordinary events, thought-provoking mysteries, and intricate and dramatic plots under the new context of reform and opening up. With his unique and rich experience, the author employs a combination of realism and idealism in his writing, particularly using soliloquies and dialogues to characters, portraying them vividly and making the story compelling. It vividly shows the difficulties and complexities of the reform process, with captivating readability and inspiring intellectual depth, truly making it a meaningful novel against corruption and for integrity, as well as a celebrating the nation's revival.