Iron-faced Censor

Author: Gao Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Liu Tianming, the of Nanzhili, "substitutes for Heaven to patrol the land," where the sound of a just judge never ceases. However, the imperially bestowed "magic sword" with the authority to execute without prior approval is stolen. The county magistrate and the head of the constabulary collude to exploit the local people. Yet, they cross the line and provoke a confrontation. Witness how the "iron-faced censor" outsmarts them and achieves justice, bringing great satisfaction to the people. This book is another masterpiece by the renowned historical novelist Gao Yang. Gao Yang's historical novels comprehensively depict all aspects of Qing society. He is deeply familiar with historical events, figures, and the development of history, supported by his extensive collection of notes, unofficial histories, essays, and poems from Qing-era scholars. This makes his novels highly authentic. In detail, he weaves in the Qing dynasty's rituals, regulations, anecdotes, local customs, and social and intellectual traditions, creating a vivid tapestry akin to the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." Through his novels, we can see the all-encompassing customs of ancient Chinese society.