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Detailed Reviewing Official, Salaried Member of the Imperial Academy of Medicine, your humble servant, Kong Yuxiu
original: "Chen" (臣). This term was used by officials to refer to themselves when addressing the Emperor, emphasizing their role as his subjects.
Re-examined by Editor, your humble servant, Cang Shengmai
Chief Reviewing Official, Hanlin Bachelor, your humble servant, He Sijun
Hanlin Bachelor (Shujishi): A prestigious entry-level position for top-tier graduates of the imperial examinations, serving as elite researchers for the imperial court.
Proofreading Official, Secretary, your humble servant, Li Quan
Transcriber, Student of the Imperial Academy, your humble servant, Tang Can
Student of the Imperial Academy (Jiansheng): A student enrolled in the Guozijian, the highest educational institution in traditional China.
Illustrator, Student of the Imperial Academy, your humble servant, Jia Guangguo
Masters Division (Zibu): One of the four main branches of the Imperial library. This section contains works on philosophy, medicine, and the arts—writings of "Masters" or experts outside of official histories or Confucian classics.
original: "Bencao Gangmu." This is the most famous and comprehensive medical work in Chinese history, compiled by Li Shizhen in the 16th century.
original: "Qinding Siku Quanshu." This massive 18th-century project aimed to collect every significant book in the Chinese empire to demonstrate the cultural legitimacy and intellectual reach of the Qing Dynasty.