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### Shi Que A high - ranking official of the State of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period. His son, Shi Hou, conspired with Prince Zhou Xu to murder Duke Huan. Shi Que lured Zhou Xu and his son to the State of Chen and had them killed, then welcomed and installed Prince Jin as the new ruler of the state. The *Spring and Autumn Annals* praised his act of putting justice above family loyalty and regarded him as an utterly loyal official. ### Shi Jie (1005 - 1045 AD) With the courtesy name of Shoudao, he was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) in the eighth year of the Tiansheng era. He served as a lecturer at the Imperial College. He wrote articles criticizing the current political affairs without any taboo. He once wrote the *Poem on the Virtues of the Reign of Qingli*. ### Shi Yannian (994 - 1041 AD) With the courtesy name of Manqing, he was a native of Songcheng in the Northern Song Dynasty. He was proficient in poetry and painting, and his writings were vigorous. He held the position of the Junior Attendant to the Crown Prince. After his death, gossips spread that he became the Lord of Lotus City, a place where immortals lived. ### Shi Chong (249 - 300 AD) With the courtesy name of Jilun, he was a native of Nanpi in the Jin Dynasty. He served as a Palace Gentleman of the Yellow Gates and the Inspector of Jingzhou. He amassed wealth by robbing merchants. He built the Golden Valley Garden (also known as the Zize Garden) in Heyang. He was extremely extravagant. ### Shi Fu A native of Jiaxiang in the Ming Dynasty. He was modest, prudent, and honest. One morning, while walking behind his house, he saw a green snake turn into money when it burrowed into the soil. He reported it to the official and a large amount of money was obtained. The official wanted to give him tens of thousands of that money, but he refused. His act became a well - known story. ### Shi Jie A native of Fengfu, Yanzhou in the Song Dynasty. He was diligent in learning and had great aspirations. He loved goodness and hated evil, and was brave in taking actions when facing issues. He often regarded himself as a teacher, and scholars called him Master Culai. ### Shi Fen (?-124 BC) A native of Wen County in the Henei Commandery during the Western Han Dynasty. He served as the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. His four sons, including Shi Jian and Shi Qing, all held positions equivalent to 2,000 dan of grains. Emperor Jing gave Shi Fen the title of "Lord of Ten Thousand Dan". His sister was good at playing the zither and was summoned by Emperor Gaozu to be one of his concubines. ### Shi Jinglüe A person from the Song Dynasty. He held the position of a Gentleman for Deliberation and was posthumously granted the title of a high - ranking official. His mother, Mrs. Liu, was conferred the title of the Grand Lady of Qinglian Commandery, and his wife, Mrs. Yu, was conferred the title of the Lady of Biyuan Commandery.