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Zuo Qiuming A native of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period, he served as the Grand Historian of the State of Lu. He wrote a commentary on The Spring and Autumn Annals, which became The Zuo Tradition of The Spring and Autumn Annals, abbreviated as Zuo Zhuan. Zuo Xiong (?-138 AD) Styled Bohao, he was a native of Nieyang, Nanjun in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was recommended as a filial and incorrupt official and was promoted to Inspector of Jizhou. There were many wealthy and powerful families in the state, and Zuo Xiong exposed the corrupt and cunning without any scruples. During the reign of Emperor Shun, he was in charge of conveying the emperor's words and often remonstrated with the emperor earnestly. Yu Xu, the Deputy Minister of the Secretariat, called him a "loyal and upright official". Zuo Xiong finally held the position of Minister of the Secretariat. Zuo Guangdou (1575 - 1625 AD) Styled Yizhi, he was a native of Tongcheng in the Ming Dynasty. He successively held the position of Left Censor. He was upright and dared to speak out. He and Yang Lian, the Deputy Chief Censor, were both disliked by the eunuch party and were collectively called Yang Zuo. The two of them presented dozens of charges against Wei Zhongxian but were killed in prison. He was posthumously given the title of Zhongyi (Loyal and Resolute). Zuo Zongtang Styled Jigao, he was a native of Xiangyin in the Qing Dynasty. He was a successful candidate in the provincial examination during the Daoguang period (1821 - 1850 AD). He finally held the position of Governor-General, was granted the title of Grand Scholar of Dongge, and was enfeoffed as Marquis Kejing. He was posthumously given the title of Wenxiang. Zuo Qingyan A native of Yongxin in the Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen. Qin Hui wanted to marry his daughter to him, but Zuo Qingyan firmly refused. As a result, he was not promoted for ten years. He finally held the position of Doctor of the Imperial College. Zuo Si Styled Taichong, he was a native of Linzi in the Jin Dynasty. He was knowledgeable and good at writing and held the position of Secretary Clerk. He spent ten years writing The Rhapsodies on the Three Capitals. The wealthy and noble families vied to copy it, and the price of paper in Luoyang soared. His sister, Zuo Fen, was also good at writing and was known for her virtue.