KAIFENG, China — When it comes to Chinese officials, cleanliness is next to godliness. And that brings crowds flocking to a temple in this former imperial capital, where they offer food and incense ...

During the Cultural Revolution, temples dedicated to Bao Zheng were looted, statues of Bao Zheng were torn down, portraits of Bao Zheng were tossed into bonfires, but at the last possible moment his ...

During Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng is appointed Kaifeng Prefecture Prefect. Bao Zheng, his trusted aide Gongsun Ce, Guard Zhan Zhao, and the four Constables are determined ...

The Northern Song Dynasty was harassed by foreign troops from the Cypriots, suffering from drought internally, food shortages and four crimes. At this time there is a vision, Ziyue hangs high, and the ...

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