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Relying on history, novels, operas, myths and rumors, etc., This book systematically tells the legendary life of Bao Zheng, an upright official in the Northern Song Dynasty who dedicated his life to serving the country and the people.

The famous scholar Hu Shiyou said: "There are many blessed people in history. One is the Yellow Emperor, the other is Zhou Gong, and the other is Bao Longtu..." Cai Dongfan, a famous novelist and historian, once said: "Di Qing and Bao Zheng are both famous today and are praised unfailingly. The name Baolongtu is especially famous among Di Shang. Even women and children, everyone knows that there are Baolongtu..." Bao Zheng is a famous official in Chinese history, an outstanding representative of honest officials, and a symbol of integrity. Since the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng's storybooks, novels, dramas, music, and even contemporary movies and television have told many stories about his integrity and uprightness. As a result, Bao Zheng's image has been enriched, even deified and legendary. He became an ideal figure that people relied on and prayed for. The shaping and promotion of Bao Zheng's image began in front of him. Bao Gong Opera, which originated from the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Yuan Dynasty, has continued to develop and introduce new ones from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to modern times, and is deeply loved by the people. --This book is based on history, stories, dramas and legends as basic materials, telling the story of Bao Gong in the Northern Song Dynasty who entered the official career, served as an official, enforced the law and solved cases, punished crimes, and his legendary life.