The Appearance of Officialdom
by Li Boyuan
About This Novel
The secrets of officialdom have always been kept secret until this book was published: from the dignitaries in the capital, ministers, censors, and imperial envoys, to local leaders, state officials, prefects, county magistrates, and even grassroots officials, all kinds of people from the original officialdom of China's feudal dynasty appeared on the scene. The strange changes in front of and behind the scenes, and the strategies and details of promotions were exposed to the world for the first time. It is true, wonderful, complex, and profound, and it is amazing to read. When the book came out, it immediately caused a shock in the officialdom and the court was furious. It is said that the Empress Dowager Cixi continued to read it, and the regent personally ordered the murder of the author Li Baojia... As a must-read classic for understanding officialdom, this book has been best-selling for hundreds of years and has remained popular for a long time. In 1999, it topped the list of Chinese novels in the 20th century.
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