About Zhai Gong
Zhai Gong was a Chinese politician.
Zhai Gong (, fl. 2nd century BCE) was a magistrate under the Emperor Wen of the Han dynasty of China.
Gong was a native of Xiagui (下邽), Shaanxi. He was considered a popular politician until his dismissal from office. Upon his reinstatement, Gong's friends tried to come back, but he denied them. He posted a notice to the effect that true friendship endures even through poverty and disgrace.
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Chinese politician
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Zhai Gong was a politician.
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