"Li Wei Takes Office (Part II)"

Author: Shang Zhifa et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: A man who was originally unrelated to the officialdom but inexplicably found himself entangled in it. His presence troubled the corrupt officials. He was clear-minded, quick-witted, and always lucky, even when trapped in dire circumstances, he remained unharmed and turned misfortune into good fortune. He was a character who embodied both innocence and cunning. He held one official post after another, and only he could fully understand the of being an official. The entire plot is full of ups and downs, wit, satire, and humor, discussing the past and present, and exposing social issues. It is a gripping and highly comedic work.
When Emperor Yongzheng ascended the throne, he faced internal and external turmoil, border unrest, empty treasury, corrupt administration, and rampant factionalism. The Northwest's Nian Gengyao, commanding a 600,000-strong army, demanded power and funds from the new emperor! The eighth prince, Yunsi, conspired with officials and had his followers spread across the land. The new dynasty was hanging by a thread. To bring down the eighth prince's faction and consolidate the new policies, Emperor Yongzheng sent Li Wei to the Jiangnan region, under the control of the eighth prince's faction, as the Suzhou Textile Manufacturer, to investigate major corruption cases from the Imperial Household Department to the Suzhou County. Upon arriving in Jiangsu, Li Wei was closely watched by the secret agents of the Jiangsu Governor Min Jingyuan. After eliminating the eighth prince's faction, Li Wei was sent to the Northwest, under Nian Gengyao's command. Li Wei and Nian Gengyao were both lifelong friends but also deadly political rivals.