upright and incorruptible; honest and clean in administration; having unimpeachable integrity
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During the Ming Dynasty, Hai Rui, an honest and incorruptible official, was known for his integrity. He was not intimidated by powerful figures.
When he served as an instructor in Nanping County of Yanping Prefecture, he adhered to established regulations and refused to kneel before the officials of Yanping Prefecture, a gesture that earned him the nickname "Brush Rest Doctor."
Hai Rui never accepted bribes and disapproved of other officials' extravagant displays. He advocated for personal integrity, emphasized filial piety, and provided financial assistance to impoverished scholars, leaving a lasting legacy of rectitude.