Complete Ten Volumes of Chinese Legal Case Classics Collection

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Publisher: China Zhiping Publishing House
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Features: The Di Gong An, or The Cases of Judge Di, features the renowned Tang Dynasty official Di Renjie as its protagonist. The first thirty chapters depict ordinary civilian criminal cases, while the latter thirty focus on his involvement in political struggles after entering the higher echelons of the court. This sets it apart from other public case novels, as the book is filled with progressive ideas such as "the world belongs to all people" and "when officials are corrupt, the people suffer; when the people are peaceful, customs flourish." The Hai Gong An centers on the struggle between the Ming Dynasty minister Hai Rui and the corrupt official Yan Song, narrating the story of Hai Rui traveling incognito to resolve injustices, punish corrupt officials and bandits, and clear numerous wrongs, earning him the nickname "Hai Qing Tian" among the common people. The plot is thrilling and captivating, holding significant value in the history of Chinese fiction. The Peng Gong An is based on the real-life Ming Dynasty official Peng Peng, following his career from magistrate to prefect, and then to viceroy and minister of war, as he investigates cases and punishes evildoers. It was widely circulated during its time, with the saying, "Copies were written everywhere in the capital, and people talked about it on the streets." It stirred strong reactions. The Bao Gong An, or The Cases of Bao Zheng, features the (Northern Song Dynasty) official Bao Zheng, known for his integrity, later hailed as "Bao Qing Tian." Also known as The Three Heroes and Five Righteous Ones, it is a supreme work of Qing Dynasty public case and martial heroism novels, pushing the genre to an unprecedented peak. It is celebrated as a masterpiece that "uses ordinary language to unfold extraordinary events." The Liu Gong An is based on the Qing Dynasty official Liu Ruo Guo (Liu Yong), telling stories of resolving injustices and punishing corrupt officials, highlighting his righteous demeanor, unwavering justice, and witty humor. The book features vivid and straightforward language, suspenseful plots, and strong readability and appeal, making it a distinctive public case novel from the early Qing Dynasty. The Shi Gong An centers on Shi Shilian, who served as a county magistrate and later became a governor. The novel features a group of martial heroes led by Huang Tianba, making it the first work in Chinese fiction history to combine public case and martial heroism novels. It pioneered the genre, was widely discussed in the folk and across the country, and possessed a unique artistic charm.