In the officialdom, the poem of integrity admonishes officials on the path: The history of self-disciplined officials in China, using poetry couplets for self-motivation and as a warning to the world.

Author: Zhou Zhengju
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Publishing Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Communist Party of China takes wholeheartedly serving the people as its sole purpose, having no selfish interests apart from the people's interests. This is the fundamental difference between the Communist Party and all previous ruling classes. For this very reason, it can never tolerate any corrupt behavior among its cadres. Since the reform and opening-up, the Party and the government have consistently treated the fight against corruption as a major task, persistently promoting anti-corruption and integrity education, and earnestly and seriously strengthening the construction of Party discipline and integrity. Today, the construction of Party discipline and integrity, especially the anti-corruption education for leaders, has been elevated to the level of "whether the ruling Party's position is consolidated" and "whether the Party and the state will survive or perish." It has also deeply permeated the nationwide campaign to promote the "Eight Honors and Eight Disgraces," particularly inspiring leaders, who are role models for the people, to uphold the "sense of honor and disgrace." For the purpose of "reviewing the past to enlighten the present," this compilation gathers many classical couplets and typical examples of officials throughout history who were frugal, incorruptible, upright, and refused bribes, supplemented by "random remarks." The intention is to warn about the "way of being an official" and to remind people to "know honor and shame," serving as an educational and promotional reading material that meets current needs while being suitable for long-term use. It is believed that this will have significant practical educational value.