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The compiler of this work was Shi Jishi, the editor his disciple, Shi Zuo. Shi Jishi received his jin shi degree during the Wanli reign (1573‒1620) and was the magistrate of Jiexiu and Yuci. Later he became a censor and a vice minister. While in Jiexiu, he was known to have directed the building of wells and dikes, regulated water systems, founded schools, and had textbooks printed. Because of some displeasure he incurred, he was dismissed and returned home, where he devoted himself to scholarship, compiled works (including this ...