A Rundown of the Ten Great Worthy Chancellors [Historical Livestream Spoilers]

Throughout the long history of China, the number of prominent ministers and high officials is beyond counting. Yet ten men have earned lasting fame, celebrated by people of all ages and known to everyone.

They held up a collapsing dynasty and saved the state in times of crisis. Their service benefited the realm, but their personal lives brought them ruin.

Zhang Juzheng, the prime minister who saved the times, devoted himself to educating the young emperor and carried out extraordinary measures with the virtue of a teacher. But when the reckoning came, he was dismissed, his family property confiscated, and he became a sinner in the eyes of the world.

Huo Guang, entrusted with the care of an orphaned emperor, assisted the young ruler, but his wife was wicked, his sons were worthless, and the emperor did not trust him. In the end, his entire clan was wiped out.

Zhuge Liang, whose northern campaigns failed, died before he could fulfill his mission, leaving heroes forever weeping.

And then there are the upright counselor of all ages, the deeply calculating Qin chancellor, the black-robed chancellor, China's greatest reformer of the eleventh century... Who, exactly, are the ten virtuous chancellors worthy of a place on the list?

Be sure to tune in to the eight o'clock show: "Setting the Record Straight on the Ten Virtuous Chancellors!"

1. This is a collective review of all ten figures.

2. The protagonist is an invisible System, whose main aim is to use humorous language to make amends for historical regrets.

June 2023

Theme: Setting the record straight on the ten virtuous chancellors