The fate of upright officials in China

Author: Peng Xing
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Publish Date: 1999-11-01
Features: Since Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian established the "Biographies of Model Officials," generations of historical records have been filled with the joys and sorrows of honest officials. Amidst the unanimous praise in historical eulogies, can we clearly grasp the fate of these officials? Did the gods of destiny favor them? Did they receive rewards? History bestows praise upon them, but is that truly their fate? Navigating the vast sea of history with one's own perspective, discover and interpret the joys, sorrows, and the rich, sweet, and bitter lives of honest officials.