Cao Dingwang

Cao Dingwang

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Cao Dingwang, named Danzhai, was born in the 46th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1618 AD). He was an ancient Chinese Mohist. He was also known as the southern and Northern Cao together with Cao Sugong. He was also an official.

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Cao Dingwang was born Qiyi. He was able to write at the age of several years. He was a scholar at the age of 20. He was elected in the 11th year of Shunzhi (1654 A.D.) and Xu yuanwenbang Jinshi in the 16th year of Shunzhi (1659 A.D.). After three years of study in the Chinese secret court, he was appointed the head of the Shanxi Department of the Ministry of punishment and was promoted to wailang, a member of the Shaanxi department. In the fifth year of Kangxi reign (1667 AD), he served as the prefect of Huizhou Prefecture. In a few days, the governors were transferred one after another, and the new governor arrived. Dingwang failed because of his intention to win the third rank of nobility and returned to his hometown. In the 10th year of Kangxi (1674 AD), "San Francisco" was not pacified, and the rebel Geng Jimao made trouble in Fujian. In the 17th year of Kangxi (1678 AD), Dingwang was used as the magistrate of Guangxin Prefecture in Jiangxi Province.

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Cao Dingwang is Cao Xueqin's great uncle. It is said that [Cao Dingwang has elegant literary style, extensive knowledge, outstanding achievements, unique insight, and is admired by the whole society. When he lived in Beijing and served as a scholar in the Imperial Academy, Emperor Shunzhi repeatedly invited people to study the classics and history in the hall of Supreme Harmony, and they were all appreciated and given tea. He also had many opportunities to discuss with his nobles and close ministers in the emperor's secret place. He was honored for his gracious encounter. He is rich in learning, has a strong memory, is quick in reaction, and is upright in dealing with affairs. He is often suspicious and confused during his term of office. When working as wailang, a member of the Shaanxi Department of the Ministry of punishment, someone framed an official surnamed Zhang in Shaanxi for treason by using anti poetry on the wall of the hall. Almost all the cases were settled. When Cao Dingwang looked at his poems, he knew at a glance that they were the old works of Zhang Wei in Tang Dynasty. He immediately took the engraved edition of his poems and showed them to the public. 】Cao Dingwang's life is full of respect for literature, love for scholars, cherish talent and attach importance to education. When he tried Huguang, many poor and outstanding people got his name. When he was a magistrate in Huizhou, he built Ziyang academy, built Doushan Pavilion, and invited students from Suzhou to give lectures.