Biographies of Famous Chinese Figures: Ten Infamous Treacherous Ministers

This book covers topics including the corrupt official Bo Pi, who let enemies go free, harmed worthy men, and brought disaster upon his country; the tragic misfortune that befell a family of distinguished ministers; Bo Pi's flight to Wu, where he planned to destroy Chu; his use of Wu to attack Chu and avenge his family; his greed for bribes after Yue was defeated, and his surrender to Yue; his blinded ambition and protection of Goujian; his betrayal and persecution of loyal officials; Bo Pi's execution after the fall of Wu; and An Lushan, the traitor who brought ruin to the country.