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Shown here is a Wanli edition (1573‒1620) of Yi xue zheng zi (Standard characters in classical texts for free schools). The first compiler of this work was Shen Li (1531‒1615), a native of Henan. After he achieved his jin shi degree in 1565, Shen Li assumed a number of posts, including vice minister at the Ministry of Personnel, grand academician at the East Hall, and minister of the Ministry of Rites. Eventually he became a junior guardian of the heir apparent. His work at the Ministry of Rites ...