Muddled official corrupt official honest official

Author: Ma Chunyang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book reflects the desire of the general public for those in power to act on behalf of the people, work for their benefit, and implement diligent, virtuous, and incorruptible governance. It covers everyone from emperors and generals to scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, with a significant focus on the "parent officials" (prefects and magistrates) known as the people's parents. The love for upright officials, the hatred for corrupt officials, and the ridicule of ignorant officials are always cleverly portrayed through vivid stories. Humor and wit are themain features of this book, with moments of laughter, anger, and endless amusement.