“邑夹道挽留之”的任辰旦

Ren Chendan,a Magistrate So Upright That “His Countrymen Lined the Streets to Urge Him to Stay”

任辰旦,在正史中以循吏传,以江南良吏著称,以知县直接为老百姓服务,勤政爱民,深受老百姓拥戴,离任之时,上海民众夹道挽留之,其勤廉事迹为当今群众路线教育可资借鉴。

Ren Chendan was a famous upright official in South China as recorded in the biographies of upright officials in official historical records.As he was much-loved by his countrymen for being a dedicated public servant diligent in government affairs and devoted to the people,people of Shanghai lined the streets to urge him to stay when he left the office.Modern officials can be inspired by the stories about his dedication and integrity as they learn how to stay close to the people.