Wu, Jianren 1866-1910 creator text utu 2007 monographic zh 1 online resource : multiple file formats "胡涂世界" by Jianren Wu is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book appears to delve into the intricacies of官場 (the officialdom) in Hu’nan, centered around three main characters: 任承仁, 俞洪寶, and 李才雄, who navigate the complexities of bureaucratic life while dealing with personal challenges and moral dilemmas. The opening of the story introduces the three characters in a provincial official context, where 任承仁 visits 俞洪寶, and they discuss the distressing situation of 李才雄, who is financially struggling after a recent personal loss. They formulate a plan to help him secure a job that will stabilize his financial situation, illustrating the intertwining of personal lives and official business in their interactions. As they strategize, tensions arise due to financial negotiations and ethical implications, showcasing a theme of loyalty amidst the struggles of survival in the competitive bureaucratic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The book was published by Shi Jie Fan Hua newspaper office in A.D. 1906. Release date is 2007-12-12 Produced by Yi-Ting Kuo Original publication data not identified Chinese literature -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23827 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23827 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133540.0 23827