Bao Zheng (10 10-1062), whose real name was Xi Zhong, was a famous official in the Northern Song Dynasty, and was famous for his integrity and honesty. He worked as a local official, magistrate and imperial advisor. He works for the people's welfare and combats corruption, and is deeply loved by the people. Bao Zheng is also a writer and calligrapher. His poems and calligraphy works have spread to this day and become an important part of China's cultural treasure house.

Bao Zheng's life story

Bao Zheng was smart and studious since childhood. He attended a local private school and was admitted to Imperial College London. He was inspired by famous scholars such as Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi. After graduation, he began to enter the officialdom, and worked in state, government and county institutions in Jiangxi, Hunan and Henan.

During his tenure as a well-known official, Bao Zheng went deep into the grassroots, understood the people's feelings, actively carried out reforms, and vigorously developed agriculture, handicrafts and commerce, making positive contributions to the local economic development. At the same time, he also paid attention to governance, severely cracked down on corruption and maintained local social stability.

During his tenure as an imperial envoy, Bao Zheng was diligent, devoted to the people and benefited the people, and won the love of the people. He wrote to the emperor many times, demanding to reduce the tax burden of the people and improve their living conditions. He also vigorously rectified the officialdom, cracked down on corruption and safeguarded the authority and image of the court.

Bao Zheng's masterpiece

In addition to his outstanding performance in officialdom, Bao Zheng is also a writer and calligrapher. His poems and calligraphy works have spread to this day and become an important part of China's cultural treasure house. Among them, the representative works are Tieguan Poetry Collection, Tieguan Poetry Collection and Tieguan Calligraphy Collection.

How to learn from Bao Zheng?

To learn from Bao Zheng, we must first understand his life story and representative works. By reading relevant books and materials, we can have a deeper understanding of Bao Zheng's thoughts, works and their influence. At the same time, you can experience Bao Zheng's thought and spirit by visiting Bao Zheng's former residence and memorial hall.

In addition, learning from Bao Zheng needs to focus on practice. By imitating Bao Zheng's behavior, we can learn his ways of being an official and dealing with people. At the same time, you can participate in relevant academic seminars, lectures and other activities, discuss Bao Zheng's thoughts and works with other scholars, and improve your academic level.