Wise and Virtuous Prime Minister Yan Ying

Author: Zhu Xiujun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Yan Ying was not over six feet tall, but his heart was as vast as the heavens. He served three generations of kings—Linggong, Zhuanggong, and Jinggong—of the State of Qi, renowned for his wisdom among the feudal lords. Throughout his life, he valued frugality and abhorred extravagance, opposing corruption and advocating for good governance to strengthen the state. Yan Ying's wisdom was also reflected in his loyalty and straightforwardness, often daring to speak truth to power. This book portrays the extraordinary yet challenging life of the legendary Yan Ying, weaving a rich and orderly narrative that touches upon the politics, military, economy, culture, industry, agriculture, local products, medicine, construction, geography, diet, clothing, transportation, etiquette, marriage, funerals, divination, fortune-telling, and dream interpretation, presenting readers with a vibrant historical panorama.
Tangyi, an ancient city in the eastern suburbs of Chu, was located between the Yangtze and Huai Rivers, with the State of Wu to the south and the States of Qi and Lu to the north. It was said that the crowing of a rooster could be heard in two states, and the barking of a dog could shake three borders. Merchants traveling from all directions had to pass through Tang City to cross the Huai River and the Yangtze River.