The Donglin scholars of the 17th century were willing to die for their uncompromising virtue and morals. And die they did — until their movement outlived their killer.
Read the article by James Carter: https://thechinaproject.com/2021/12/15/donglin-movement-morality-and-repression-in-imperial-china/
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