Shi Gong Chuang Qian (Volume 1 and 2)

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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: During the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, a renowned upright official named Shi Renlun emerged from Jiangdu County, Yangzhou Prefecture, who was famous far and wide. He had an unusually distinctive appearance: his legs were somewhat crooked, his feet were somewhat crippled, and his body was. Despite his unimpressive looks, he was known for his integrity and incorruptibility as an official. From serving as the magistrate of Jiangdu County to eventually becoming a high-ranking official in the court, Shi Gong relied on his wisdom, ingenuity, and courage to apprehend criminals, combat corrupt officials and powerful landlords, and punish rogue elements, clearing wrongful convictions for the people, and solving many remarkable and major cases. The villains hated him bitterly, secretly calling him "Incomplete Shi"; however, the common people deeply loved him and affectionately referred to him as "Shi Gong." The stories of Shi Gong's cases have been passed down in Chinese folklore for over two hundred years. Many of these tales are utterly captivating, showing not only Shi Gong's intelligence, sharpness, and meticulous investigative spirit but also his righteous determination to stand up against evil and wrongdoing.