Biographies of Righteous Officials of China

Author: Peng Bo
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Since ancient times, China has had hardworking people, those who pushed forward with determination, those who fought for democracy, and those who sacrificed for the law. Even the so-called "official histories" that record the genealogies of emperors, kings, and generals often fail to conceal their brilliance. This is the backbone of China. — Lu Xun
This book carefully selects the biographical stories of 71 honest officials from ancient times who upheld integrity in governance, accompanied by over 40 vivid illustrations. It is rich in content, lively in stories, and visually engaging, making it a rare historical work on integrity education. It reveals the highest values of ancient officials—integrity, fairness, patriotism, compassion for the people, diligent governance, and dedication. These 12 characters represent the people's ideal expectations for "parent officials" and serve as criteria for evaluating officials' integrity in governance. It can play an active role in helping cadres and the public establish a strong moral defense line, improve their ability to resist corruption and prevent moral decay, and provide learning materials for building a broad educational framework for combating corruption and promoting integrity.