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478 appointed Judge for Yannan. In 1866 he pabUshed the p| ^ 5ll IE $* (^ f containiDg biographical notices of the leading statesmen and men of letters of the present dynasty; and in 1878 a collection of his miscellaneous writings, entitled ^ J^ ^J ||f ^^. In 1885 he was appointed Judge for Eneichou, and Treasurer for the same province in 1887.

Li Yung ^g (T. ^^. H. 4fc jfft). A.D. 678^747- A native of ('hiang-tu in Eiangsu, who at an early age displayed an astounding knowledge of books and great literary capacity. Entering the public service, he rapidly rose to high office. But he was always getting into trouble, and was frequently dismissed to provincial posts. In 713, through the schemes of a hostile diqae, he was actually condemned to death for corrupt practices, a punishment which was commuted to temporary banishment. He rose once more and became Governor of :f{^ |^ Po-hai, by which name he is often called; but he crossed the path of the great Li Lin-fn, and was thrown into prison and put to death. He made large sums oi money by writing inscriptions, epitaphs, etc., his style being very highly esteemed.

Liang CU ^ ^ (T. >fg $ ). Died A.D. 159. Son of an official whose sister and daughter had been taken into the seragho of the Emperor Shun Ti, the daughter being shortly afterwards raised to the rank of Empress. In youth he was said to ha?e shoulders like a kite and eyes like a jackal, to have been fond of wine, gaming, football, hawking, horse-racing, and cock-fighting. Through his sister's influence he rose by 141 to be Commander-in- chief. When the Emperor died in 144, the Heir Apparent was a baby, and Liang Chi was asked to become joint Regent. This he refused to do; but when in 145 the child died, he aided in placing the Emperor Chih Ti upon the throne. The latter was a mere boy; however he was very sharp, and on one occasion spoke of Liang