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Chang Wei

The Chang family, which owns land near the capital city of Kaifeng, has a long tradition of government service at the subprefecture level.

Chang Wei was accepted into the Civil Service on the recommendation of his uncle, Chang Yen-Hui, an employee of the Imperial Census Office. Chang Wei began his Civil Service career as a police inspector. He served for nine years as the law officer of an important iron mining district, twice earning commendation, once for his prompt action in apprehending brigands who were attacking ore wagons in the area. The second time, he received special note because the incident had involved a fight. Recently, he has been promoted to assistant subprefect.

Since Chang Wei is not a holder of a chin-shih degree, it is not expected he will hold office above the subprefectural level. However, his solid career path has brought additional honor and wealth to an already respected family.

Tsai Pen-Chung
Chang Wei

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